Frost-tender
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Frost-tender is an adjective meaning (horticulture) Of plants: unable to tolerate frost, and liable to die if exposed to it.
Meaning
(horticulture) Of plants: unable to tolerate frost, and liable to die if exposed to it.
Example Sentences
I found out to my cost that the tree fern I brought back from New Zealand was frost-tender, and it didn't survive the winter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include frost-proof, nonhardy, blind, recalcitrant, open, nonfreezing.
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