cherry tree east of the southern stairs of the Hall for State Ceremonies (Heian Palace)
Historical term referring to a specific cherry tree in the Heian Palace, often paired with 右近の橘 (the tachibana tree on the west side). Used mainly in descriptions of Heian court ceremonies and architecture.
The cherry tree of the Left Guard was planted east of the southern stairs of the Hall for State Ceremonies.
The cherry tree of the Left Guard and the tachibana tree of the Right Guard played important roles in ceremonies at the Heian Palace.