Chinese fighazel (Sycopsis sinensis)
Also known as: Evergreen witch hazel
Chinese fighazel is a beautiful short tree from the family of witch hazels found in the forests of China. It has gained popularity in cottage gardens due to its petal-less flowers that resemble a red brush. Thanks to these flowers and its country of origin, this plant got its common name, Chinese fighazel.
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Attributes of Chinese fighazel
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
3 m to 4.5 m
Spread
1.5 m to 3 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Red Brown
Images of Chinese fighazel
Quickly Identify Chinese fighazel
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Lustrous, dark green leaves with cuneate base and acuminate apex aid in chinese fighazel identification.
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Multi-stemmed shrub growing up to 10-20 feet (3-6 meters) in height.
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Distinctive fruit: egg-shaped capsule around 0.8 inches (2 cm) long, turning brown when ripe.
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Stems start textured with scales, turning smooth and dark brown with maturity.
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Tufted, petal-less yellowish flowers with long red anthers blooming late winter to early spring.
Scientific Classification of Chinese fighazel
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Saxifragales
Family
Witch-hazel
Genus
Sycopsis
Species
Chinese fighazel
