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Sycopsis sinensis
Sycopsis sinensis
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Sycopsis sinensis or Chinese Sycopsis is a species that is still little known, originating from central and western China, similar to Witch Hazels. It forms a bush with a conical and spreading habit, with upright branches and dark green, leathery, evergreen foliage. In February and March, it is adorned with a superb and unique flowering, typical of its family, with petal-less flowers and prominent, yellow stamens tipped with red. Plant it in acidic to neutral soil to enjoy its unusual flowering and feel the arrival of spring.
Sycopsis sinensis belongs to the Hammamelidaceae family. It is native to central and western China, where it grows in mountainous or semi-mountainous areas, mainly in forests. It is a cousin of the Hamamelis, belonging to the same family and enjoying similar growing conditions. It is a shrub with a beautiful silhouette, with a conical and upright habit, and long upright branches. It reaches a height of 3 to 4 m at maturity and eventually up to 4 to 6 m in height and 3 to 4 m in width. The evergreen leaves are large, 5 to 12 cm long, elliptical to ovate, elongated, finely toothed, leathery, dark green and smooth on the upper side and slightly hairy on the underside. In late winter, it produces dense clusters of short, velvety brown, 2 to 3 cm diameter buds. These buds give rise to petal-less flowers with reddish, velvety sepals, and 10 yellow to reddish-orange anthers, forming small heads surrounded by velvety reddish-brown bracts among the leaves. It is considered frost resistant down to -15 to -18°C.
Sycopsis sinensis prefers moist, humus-bearing or ordinary to poor, acidic soil, but it can tolerate some limestone. The soil should also be light and well-drained. It can be grown in non-scorching sun or partial shade, in a sheltered position. It requires some atmospheric humidity to grow well, but it does not require any specific maintenance apart from pruning to remove damaged or dead branches. Its appeal lies in its very early and unique flowering, as well as its ornamental value. It can be grown as a hedge or in the back of a border. Pair it with Cornus, Camellias, Azaleas, or large Rhododendrons with a carpet of winter heathers mixed with hellebores.
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Plant Sycopsis sinensis in a sunny or partially shaded location, avoiding direct sunlight. It should be grown in acidic soil, or at least in soil that is not highly alkaline, enriched with leaf compost. The soil should remain moist, even in summer. Mulching around the base of the plant will help maintain moisture. Ideally, it prefers humus-bearing soil, but it can tolerate poor soil. The soil should be well-drained and lightweight. Lastly, it should be protected from strong winds.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.