Sargent cherry; Prunus sargentii
A species of cherry tree native to Japan, Korea, and Sakhalin. Known for its deep pink blossoms and attractive bark.
The Sargent cherry is a type of cherry tree commonly seen in Hokkaido.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in botanical or historical contexts.
The name エゾヤマザクラ combines 蝦夷 (Ezo, old name for Hokkaido) and 山桜 (mountain cherry). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it refers to the cherry species native to northern Japan.