noun
cherry tree; cherry fruit
Refers to cherry trees and their fruit, especially sweet cherry (Prunus avium) or Nanking cherry (Prunus tomentosa). Often used in botanical or culinary contexts.
桜桃の花が満開です。
The cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
この桜桃は甘くて美味しい。
These cherries are sweet and delicious.
梅桃 is the Nanking cherry (Prunus tomentosa), another species sometimes called 桜桃.
Compound of 桜 (sakura, 'cherry blossom') and 桃 (momo, 'peach'), referring to a fruit-bearing cherry tree. The reading おうとう is the on'yomi of the characters.