Prunus spinulosa; Japanese bird cherry
A species of evergreen tree native to Japan, often used in gardens and for timber. The name is usually written in katakana as リンボク.
The Japanese bird cherry is an evergreen tree in Japan that produces white flowers in spring.
I planted a Japanese bird cherry in the garden.
Mixed kanji-kana form; uncommon.
The Japanese name リンボク (rinboku) likely derives from the tree's smooth bark or its use in making combs, but the exact origin is uncertain.