木こ立だち

noun

cluster of trees; grove; thicket

Refers to a small grouping of trees standing together, often naturally occurring or in a park-like setting. Not typically used for large forests.

• 公こう園えんの木こ立だちの中なかで小こ鳥とりがさえずっていた。

  Small birds were singing in the grove of trees in the park.

• 家いえの裏うら手てには小ちいさな木こ立だちがある。

  There is a small cluster of trees behind the house.