noun
Chinese pistache
A deciduous tree native to China, known for its vibrant autumn foliage. In Japan, it is sometimes planted in parks and gardens.
公園に楷の木が植えられている。
Chinese pistache trees are planted in the park.
秋になると、楷の木の葉が赤く色づく。
In autumn, the leaves of the Chinese pistache turn red.
The name 楷の木 (かいのき) is of Chinese origin, referring to the tree Pistacia chinensis. The kanji 楷 originally referred to a type of tree used for making measuring tools in ancient China.