oriental cherry
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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
- ornamental tree with inedible fruits widely cultivated in many varieties for its white blossoms