sweet viburnum; Viburnum odoratissimum
An evergreen shrub or small tree native to East Asia, often used for hedges and ornamental planting. The name literally means 'coral tree'.
I planted a sweet viburnum in the garden.
tree-shaped coral formation
Refers to a coral structure that resembles a tree in shape. This sense is less common and may appear in contexts like marine biology or aquarium keeping.
There is a coral shaped like a tree in the aquarium.
サンゴジュの赤い実がきれいだ。
The red berries of the sweet viburnum are beautiful.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is normally written in kana.
From 珊瑚樹, literally “coral tree.” The plant was named for its clusters of bright red, coral-like fruit; the same name also denotes a branching, tree-shaped coral formation.