Japanese evergreen oak; Quercus acuta
A species of oak native to Japan, with dark green, glossy leaves. The name literally means 'red oak'.
The Japanese evergreen oak is a type of evergreen tree in Japan.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the word is normally written in kana.
Compound of 赤 (あか, 'red') and 樫 (かし, 'oak'), referring to the reddish color of the wood or young leaves.