ヒガンザクラ

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Meanings

1

higan cherry; spring cherry

usually written using kana alone

Refers to Prunus subhirtella, a weeping cherry that blooms around the spring equinox (higan). Often called 'early-flowering cherry' in English.

See also: エドヒガン

公こう園えんのヒガンザクラが満まん開かいだ。
The higan cherry trees in the park are in full bloom.

2

double weeping rosebud cherry

Colloquial use for Prunus pendula, a different weeping cherry species. Not a strict botanical term; may be used loosely in everyday speech.

See also: エドヒガン

あのヒガンザクラは枝えだが長ながく垂たれているね。
That weeping cherry has long drooping branches, doesn't it?