cherry tree

• Arbre qui produit des cerises ou des griottes, appartenant au genre Prunus, souvent cultivé pour ses fruits ou pour sa floraison ornementale.

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.

   cerisier

   • 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).

   cerisier ornemental

   • 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.