Formosan sweetgum
A deciduous tree native to Taiwan and parts of East Asia, known for its spiky fruit and colorful autumn foliage. Often planted as a street tree in Japan.
Formosan sweetgum trees are planted in the park.
Sweetgum trees are planted around the park.
The fruit of the Formosan sweetgum is spiky and has an interesting shape.
In autumn, the sweetgum's colorful leaves brighten the town.
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Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name.
Kanji form is rare for this specific tree; usually written in kana to avoid confusion with 楓 (かえで, maple).
Hiragana spelling is also used, though katakana is more common for botanical names.
The Japanese name フウ is derived from the Chinese name 楓 (fēng) for the sweetgum tree. The kanji 楓 is shared with the maple, but the reading ふう specifically refers to the sweetgum.