Komatsu-otome

"Someone dear"

The petals of this tree, smaller than the Somei-yoshino, are known for their rounded shape and the slightly deeper color of the tips. The name, Komatsu-otome, was chosen for this cuteness (otome meaning “young lady”), and because the original tree is located close to the Equestrian statue of Prince Komatsu Akihito in Ueno Park.