noun
flowering tree
General term for any tree that produces flowers, especially ornamental ones.
公園に花の木がたくさん植えてある。
Many flowering trees are planted in the park.
noun
Japanese red maple
Specifically refers to Acer pycnanthum, a species of maple native to Japan, also known as ハナノキ.
花の木は日本の固有種で、春に赤い花を咲かせる。
The Japanese red maple is a species endemic to Japan, and it blooms with red flowers in spring.