noun
Taiwan cherry; winter cherry tree
Refers to the tree species Prunus campanulata, known for its early, vivid pink blossoms. Often written in katakana as カンヒザクラ.
See also: 緋寒桜
沖縄では、カンヒザクラが一月に咲き始める。
In Okinawa, the Taiwan cherry trees start blooming in January.
The Taiwan cherry is characterized by its deep pink flowers.
Alternate name for the same tree; 緋寒桜 (hikanzakura) is also used, but 寒緋桜 (kanhizakura) is the more common term.
Compound of 寒 (kan, 'cold') + 緋 (hi, 'scarlet') + 桜 (sakura, 'cherry'), referring to the tree's early blooming in cooler weather and its deep pink blossoms.