Definition

Noun: * Ornamental tree: A type of tree, Prunus serrulata, primarily cultivated for its aesthetic beauty, especially its showy flowers, rather than for fruit production. * Characteristic feature: Known for its profuse and attractive white blossoms that appear in spring. * Fruit note: Produces fruits that are not suitable for eating (inedible).

Usage Examples

• The park is famous for its avenue of mature oriental cherry trees.
• Every spring, tourists flock to see the oriental cherry in full bloom.
• Although beautiful, the oriental cherry is not grown for its fruit.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in botanical and horticultural contexts to specify this particular ornamental species.
• It is synonymous with the Japanese flowering cherry (), a name more common in gardening.

Variants and Related Words

• Japanese flowering cherry: The more precise botanical/common name for the same tree species.
• Sakura: The Japanese word for cherry blossom, often associated with this and related ornamental cherry trees.
• Ornamental cherry: A broader term that can include the oriental cherry and other cherry species grown for decoration.

Synonyms

• Japanese cherry
• Hill cherry
• East Asian cherry

Antonyms

• Fruit-bearing cherry: A cherry tree cultivated primarily for its edible fruit, such as the sweet cherry () or sour cherry ().

Related Phrases

• Cherry blossom season: The time of year when ornamental cherry trees like the oriental cherry are in bloom.
• Ornamental planting: A gardening practice for which the oriental cherry is a classic example.

Noun

1. ornamental tree with inedible fruits widely cultivated in many varieties for its white blossoms