Japanese elm
A deciduous tree native to Japan, Ulmus davidiana var. japonica.
There is a large Japanese elm tree in the park.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name.
Hiragana spelling is also common.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
From 春 (haru, 'spring') + 楡 (nire, 'elm'). The exact derivation is uncertain, but the name likely refers to the tree's spring characteristics.