1. retaining some leaves throughout the year but losing others seasonally
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The semievergreen shrub kept most of its foliage during the mild winter.
• Many semievergreen plants lose their older leaves while new ones continue growing.
• The garden featured both evergreen and semievergreen species for year-round interest.
• In warmer climates, this semievergreen tree rarely drops all its leaves.
• The landscaper recommended semievergreen hedges for consistent coverage.
• Semievergreen plants offer a compromise between deciduous and evergreen varieties.