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Also Known As

Chinese Fighazel
Witch Hazel

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Sycopsis sinensis plant details

Sycopsis sinensis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in acidic soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sycopsis sinensis

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: hamamelidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
Uses: dense, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sycopsis sinensis

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: acidic

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This evergreen witch-hazel relative has 3”x1/2” deep green leaves. The upright shrub can get to 15'x6' in time. In February, the plant will be covered with yellow puffs of flowers. Rarely offered.

By: Gossler Farms

A witch hazel relative, this large shrub/small tree is densely clothed in pointed, drooping, dark-green leaves in late winter/early spring, with bunches of yellow or red stamens. "Better than it sounds, it always attracts attention" (Thomas)SUN/Med

By: Forestfarm

Evergreen witch hazel relation, a small tree to 10-15' tall and as wide , found in central China and, though introduced by plantsman Edmund Wilson in the early 20th century is still something of an rarity. Oblong, 2-4” leaves are dark green above and lighter beneath. In early spring clusters of threadlike flowers open from fuzzy buds to yellow stamens and red anthers. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade; best protected from harshest sun in hot climates. Regular water. Frost hardy to the upper teens, upper USDA zone 8. Some leaf loss or damage possible below.