bamboo-leaf oak; Quercus myrsinifolia
An evergreen oak native to East Asia, often used in landscaping and hedges. The scientific name is Quercus myrsinifolia (also spelled myrsinaefolia).
庭に白樫を植えた。
I planted a bamboo-leaf oak in the garden.
シラカシは生け垣によく
Bamboo-leaf oaks are often used for hedges.
Standard kanji spelling for this tree species.
Katakana spelling commonly used in botanical contexts or when the kanji is not needed.
The name 白樫 (しらかし) literally means 'white oak', from 白 (しら, white) and 樫 (かし, oak). The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it likely refers to the pale color of the wood or the underside of the leaves.