枝し垂だれ樺かんば

noun

silver birch; European white birch

A deciduous tree native to Europe and parts of Asia, known for its white bark and drooping branches. The Japanese name 枝垂れ樺 literally means 'weeping birch'. Often planted as an ornamental tree in Japan.

See also: 欧州白樺

• 公こう園えんにシダレカンバが植うえられている。

  Silver birches are planted in the park.

• 枝し垂だれ樺かんばの白しろい樹じゅ皮ひが美うつくしい。

  The white bark of the silver birch is beautiful.