snowrose; tree of a thousand stars; Japanese boxthorn
A small evergreen shrub (Serissa japonica) with tiny white flowers, often used in bonsai and as a garden plant. The common English names are snowrose, tree of a thousand stars, and Japanese boxthorn.
I planted a snowrose hedge in the garden.
The snowrose produces many small white flowers.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized. Included for reference and search.
The Japanese name ハクチョウゲ (白丁花) literally means 'white T-shaped flower', referring to the shape of the petals. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it is a direct translation of the Chinese name for the plant.