Thunberg spirea; Spiraea thunbergii
A deciduous shrub with small white flowers that bloom in early spring, often planted in gardens and parks.
In spring, the Thunberg spirea in the park blooms with white flowers.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name.
Kanji spelling; the plant name is usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
The name 雪柳 (yukiyanagi) literally means 'snow willow', referring to the plant's slender, willow-like branches covered in small white flowers that resemble snow.