Chinese redbud
A deciduous shrub or small tree with pink to reddish-purple flowers in spring. The name is often written in katakana.
I planted a Chinese redbud in the garden.
春になるとハナズオウの花が咲く。
In spring, the Chinese redbud blooms.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in botanical or literary contexts.
The name likely combines 花 (hana, 'flower') with 蘇芳 (suō, 'sappanwood red'), referring to the flower's color. The exact derivation is uncertain.