noun
Japanese stewartia; Stewartia pseudocamellia
A deciduous tree native to Japan, known for its camellia-like white flowers that bloom in early summer. The name literally means 'summer camellia'.
庭に夏椿を植えた。
I planted a Japanese stewartia in the garden.
夏椿の花は梅雨の頃に咲く。
The flowers of the Japanese stewartia bloom around the rainy season.
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Refers to the camellia flower; 夏椿 is a different species that resembles camellia but blooms in summer.
Compound of 夏 (natsu, 'summer') and 椿 (tsubaki, 'camellia'), referring to its camellia-like flowers that bloom in summer.