double weeping rosebud cherry; Prunus pendula
A species of cherry tree native to Japan, known for its early spring blossoms and weeping branches.
The Edohigan cherry blooms around the spring equinox.
The Edohigan cherry trees in the park are in full bloom.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling; less common than the katakana form.
Named after Edo (old Tokyo) and 彼岸 (higan, the Buddhist equinoctial week), because it blooms around the spring equinox.