noun
Sargent cherry; Prunus sargentii
A species of cherry tree native to Japan, Korea, and Sakhalin. Known for its deep pink blossoms and attractive bark.
エゾヤマザクラは北海道でよく見られる桜の一種です。
The Sargent cherry is a type of cherry tree commonly seen in Hokkaido.
The name エゾヤマザクラ combines 蝦夷 (Ezo, old name for Hokkaido) and 山桜 (mountain cherry). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it refers to the cherry species native to northern Japan.