Translation guide
A specific tree species native to Japan, Prunus grayana, known for its small white flowers and small black fruits. This is a botanical term, not an everyday word.
Referring to the tree itself, in botanical or nature contexts.
The standard Japanese name for Prunus grayana. Often written in katakana in botanical contexts, but kanji 上溝桜 is also used.
ウワミズザクラは山地に自生する落葉高木です。
The Japanese bird cherry is a deciduous tree that grows wild in mountainous areas.
This is a specialized botanical term. In everyday conversation, Japanese people may not know this tree by name. If you are not in a scientific context, you might simply describe it as a type of cherry tree (桜の一種).
Kanji form of the same name. Less common in modern texts but may appear in older literature or formal botanical descriptions.
上溝桜の花は総状花序をなす。
The flowers of the Japanese bird cherry form racemes.