1also known as sakura (Japanese) or Yoshino cherry
2oriental cherry (Prunus serrulata or Prunus yedoensis), prized for its blossom
Examples
huá华chéng盛dùn顿de的yīng huā樱花xiàn zài现在kāi fàng开放。
华盛顿的樱花现在开放。
Cherry trees are now in bloom in Washington.
正是樱花最美的时节。
The cherry blossoms are at their best.
本周公园樱花盛开。
This week the cherry blossoms in the park are in full bloom.