Chinese fighazel

Chinese fighazel (Sycopsis sinensis)

Chinese fighazel, 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.

Key Facts About 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

Scientific Classification of Chinese fighazel

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Saxifragales
Family
Witch-hazel
Genus
Sycopsis
Species
Chinese fighazel