葉は桜ざくら

noun

cherry tree in leaf; cherry tree after blossoms have fallen

Refers to the stage after the cherry blossoms have scattered, when the tree is covered with fresh young leaves. Often used in seasonal descriptions and haiku.

• 葉は桜ざくらの季き節せつになると、公こう園えんは新しん緑りょくでいっぱいになる。

  When the season of cherry trees in leaf arrives, the park is filled with fresh green.

• 花はな見みのあとは葉は桜ざくらを楽たのしむのもいいですね。

  After cherry blossom viewing, it's also nice to enjoy the cherry trees in leaf.