八重桜
Meanings
1
double-flowered cherry tree; double cherry blossoms
Refers to cherry trees with blossoms that have more than five petals, typically late-blooming varieties like the Kanzan or Fugenzo. Often used for both the tree and its blossoms.
The double-flowered cherry trees in the park are in full bloom.
Double cherry blossoms bloom later than Somei Yoshino cherries.
Usage patterns
- 八重桜が咲くfor double cherry blossoms to bloom
The double cherry blossoms bloom in the park at the end of April.
- 八重桜を植えるto plant a double-flowered cherry tree
I planted a double cherry tree in the garden.