spindle tree; Euonymus alatus f. ciliatodentatus
A deciduous shrub native to East Asia, known for its corky-winged branches and bright red autumn foliage. Often used ornamentally.
When I planted a spindle tree in the garden, its leaves turned bright red in autumn.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form; rarely used.
Rarely used kanji form.
The name コマユミ is derived from 小 (ko, 'small') + 真弓 (mayumi, 'spindle tree'), referring to a smaller variety of the spindle tree.