cherry tree

• Árbol que produce cerezas o guindas, perteneciente al género Prunus, cultivado a menudo por sus frutos o por su floración ornamental.

A tree that produces cherries, belonging to the genus Prunus, often cultivated for its fruit or ornamental blossoms.

1. A fruit-bearing treeA2formal

   A tree of the genus Prunus, cultivated for its sweet or sour fruit (cherries) and often for its ornamental blossoms.

   Cerezo

   • The cherry tree in our garden is full of ripe fruit.
   • They planted a cherry tree in the park for its beautiful spring blossoms.
   • The farmer pruned the cherry tree to improve its yield.

2. Ornamental treeB1formal

   A tree grown primarily for its decorative flowers, especially the Japanese cherry (sakura).

   Cerezo ornamental

   • The cherry tree blossoms are a major tourist attraction in spring.
   • We sat under the cherry tree and enjoyed the falling petals.
   • The garden features a beautiful weeping cherry tree.