Chinese fringe tree (Chionanthus retusus)
A deciduous tree native to East Asia, known for its fragrant white fringe-like flowers. The name is usually written in katakana.
The Chinese fringe tree blooms with white flowers in May.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling; rarely used in practice.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; rarely used.
The name ヒトツバタゴ literally means 'one-leaf tago', though the exact origin is uncertain. It refers to the tree Chionanthus retusus.