Fuji cherry; Prunus incisa
A small cherry tree native to Japan, known for its early spring blossoms. Often written in kana.
See also: 富士桜
Fuji cherry trees are often seen around Mount Fuji.
I planted a Fuji cherry in the garden.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names and matches usual-kana usage.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the plant is normally written in kana.
From 豆 (まめ, 'bean') + 桜 (さくら, 'cherry'), referring to the small size of the tree and its blossoms.