umbrella tree

/ˈʌmˌbrɛlə tri/

Other forms: umbrella trees

Definitions of umbrella tree

1. noun

   small deciduous tree of eastern North America having creamy white flowers and large leaves in formations like umbrellas at the ends of branches
   synonyms: Magnolia tripetala, elk-wood, elkwood, umbrella magnolia

   type of:

   magnolia

   any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia; valued for their longevity and exquisite fragrant blooms
2. noun

   erect evergreen shrub or small tree of Australia and northern New Guinea having palmately compound leaves
   synonyms: Brassaia actinophylla, Schefflera actinophylla

   type of:

   bush, shrub

   a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems