Translation guide
A tree that bears winter cherries, often referring to ornamental or wild species. The most common Japanese term is フユザクラ, but other related terms exist depending on context.
冬桜
winter cherry tree
The most common and widely understood term for a winter cherry tree, especially the ornamental variety.
The standard Japanese word for winter cherry tree. Refers to cherry trees that bloom in winter, particularly Prunus subhirtella autumnalis.
冬桜が咲き始めました。
The winter cherry trees have started to bloom.
Katakana version of 冬桜, often used in botanical contexts or for emphasis.
この公園にはフユザクラが植えられています。
Winter cherry trees are planted in this park.
A particular species of winter cherry tree, sometimes distinguished from the more common 冬桜.
Literally 'October cherry', a variety that blooms from October to winter. Often considered a type of winter cherry.
十月桜は秋から冬にかけて花を咲かせます。
The October cherry blooms from autumn through winter.
Literally 'small-leaf cherry', a less common term that may refer to certain winter cherry varieties.
小葉桜は冬に小さな花をつけます。
The small-leaf cherry bears small flowers in winter.