noun
- Plural of euonymus; shrubs or small trees of the genus Euonymus, often grown as ornamental plants and valued for their colorful autumn foliage and berries.
Usage: Also spelled 'euonymuses'; commonly called spindle trees or burning bushes in some regions.
Examples
- The garden featured several evonymuses with brilliant red leaves in fall.
- Evonymuses are popular choices for hedges and ornamental borders.
- The evonymuses in the landscape turned vibrant shades of crimson and orange.
- Many homeowners plant evonymuses for their striking autumn color display.
- The nursery stocked several varieties of evonymuses suitable for temperate climates.