Chinese sycopsis

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S. sinensis is a large, semi-evergreen shrub with upright branches and dark green, leathery leaves up to 10cm long. In spring, short, dense clusters of brown-felted buds open to reveal petal-less flowers with red anthers and yellow filaments

Scientific classification

Species: Chinese sycopsis (Sycopsis sinensis)
Genus: Sycopsis
Family: Hamamelidaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Chinese sycopsis pictures

Distribution of Chinese sycopsis

Distribution map

Central China

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Chinese sycopsis

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Chinese sycopsis care guide

Deep infrequent watering, soak root ball once soil turns dry deep down
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep infrequent watering, soak root ball once soil turns dry deep down

Fertilizing

Woody shrub fertilizer applied once at start of spring growth period

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.