forked viburnum; scarlet leaved viburnum
A deciduous shrub native to Japan, known for its forked branching pattern and red autumn leaves. Scientific name: Viburnum furcatum.
The forked viburnum turns a beautiful red in autumn.
Standard kanji spelling for this plant name.
Katakana spelling, common in botanical contexts or when the kanji are considered difficult.
The name 大亀の木 (literally 'large turtle tree') likely refers to the shape of the leaves or the branching pattern, but the exact origin is uncertain.