half evergreen
/ˈhæfˈɛvərˌɡrin/
adjective
- Describing a plant that keeps some of its leaves green throughout the year but loses others, especially in cold weather.
- This half-evergreen vine keeps its lower leaves green while the upper ones turn brown and fall off.
- Many gardeners choose half-evergreen plants for a mix of year-round color and seasonal change.
- The half-evergreen shrub in our garden stays green in mild winters but drops leaves during a hard frost.
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