Old man mumble

　Prunus campanulata is a species of cherry native to Japan, Taiwan, southern and eastern China (Guangxi, Guangdong, Hainan, Hunan, Fujian, and Zhejiang), and Vietnam.[4] It is a large shrub or small tree, growing 3–8 m (10–26 ft) tall.[4] It is widely grown as an ornamental tree, and a symbol of Nago in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. It is variously known in English as the Taiwan cherry,[5] Formosan cherry, or bellflower cherry.

　In Japan, it is considered a horticultural variety, but it has become wild mainly in Okinawa Prefecture. When people in Okinawa say "sakura" (cherry blossom), they are referring to this Kanhi Zakura, which blooms from January to February.

　The Japanese name hikanzakura (meaning "scarlet cherry blossom") is derived from the scarlet color of the blossoms. Since this name is confusing with higanzakura, it is also called kanhizakura (寒緋桜). In Okinawa, it is commonly called "sakura" and is used for schools, parks, and rows of trees. The earliest "cherry blossom festival" in Japan, which begins in mid-January every year in Motobu Town and Nago City, has become famous.　Most of the cherry trees planted in the prefecture are seedlings, and there is a great deal of variation among individuals in terms of uneven flowering period and flower color shade, so the spread of grafted seedlings made from selected individuals is being considered.　
- From the website of the Environmental Restoration Division, Environment Department, Okinawa Prefecture -