夏なつ椿つばき

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'.

• 庭にわに夏なつ椿つばきを植うえた。

  I planted a Japanese stewartia in the garden.

• 夏なつ椿つばきの花はなは梅雨つゆの頃ころに咲さく。

  The flowers of the Japanese stewartia bloom around the rainy season.