
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
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