noun
Thunberg spirea; Spiraea thunbergii
A deciduous shrub with small white flowers that bloom in early spring, often planted in gardens and parks.
春になると、公園のユキヤナギが白い花を咲かせる。
In spring, the Thunberg spirea in the park blooms with white flowers.
The name 雪柳 (yukiyanagi) literally means 'snow willow', referring to the plant's slender, willow-like branches covered in small white flowers that resemble snow.