Chinese fighazel typically starts flowering in April.
Chinese fighazel
Sycopsis sinensis
Chinese fighazel (Sycopsis sinensis) is a small, deciduous shrub native to China. It typically has a rounded form, reaching heights of around 4m. It has glossy, oval-shaped leaves, which emerge green and turn to yellow in autumn. Small yellowish-white flowers appear in late winter or early spring and matures to produce small, ornamental fruits. These plants make great ornamental additions to any garden, for their eye-catching yellow foliage and bright berries. They are also quite disease-resistant and make excellent privacy screens.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimal
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings
Hardiness Zone:
7
Flowers:
Showy, White, Yellow, Red Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
green,yellow,purple,black Fruits In Spring Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
watering
Chinese Fighazel should be watered as deep as the root system and allowed to dry out between waterings. During the growing season (spring through early fall), water the plant deeply once every week to 10 days, as needed. If the soil is dry to the touch, it's time to water again. In the winter months, water less frequently, every 2 weeks or so, but make sure the root zone has access to some moisture.
sunlight
Chinese fighazel (Sycopsis sinensis) prefers full sun to partial shade. Plant in an area that gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight, preferably morning sun and afternoon shade. When grown in full sun, the plants display denser foliage and more attractive blooms. When grown in partial shade, the plant’s growth tends to be more sparse. Forest-filtered sunlight is also suitable for these plants. The amount of sun exposure needed will also depend on the location; in hot, dry areas and climates, Chinese fighazel will need more shade than those in cooler, damper climates. Gardeners should watch the plant carefully to ensure that it is receiving enough sun and adjust the location accordingly.
pruning
Prune Chinese fighazel (Sycopsis sinensis) early to mid-spring. Pruning should be light and selective; only removing dead, diseased, or damaged branches. Thinning should be done to encourage better air circulation, too. Heavy pruning is ill advised, as it can remove the flowering potential of this beautiful blooming shrub.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Sycopsis sinensis typically begins in late April or early May.
