Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

evergreen-shrub

Noun
/ˈevərˌɡriːn ʃrʌb/
Definition
A shrub that maintains its green foliage year-round, regardless of the season.
Examples
  • The boxwood is a popular evergreen shrub used in landscaping.
  • Evergreen shrubs provide year-round privacy in a garden.
  • Many gardeners choose evergreen shrubs for their low maintenance and year-round beauty.
Meaning
Evergreen shrubs are plants that remain green throughout the year and do not shed their leaves in the fall or winter.
Synonyms
  • Perennial shrub
  • Green shrub
  • Foliage shrub