Sycopsis sinensis, commonly known as Chinese Fighazel, is an evergreen tree native to the forested mountain regions and open woodlands of China and Taiwan. It typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet (3-4.6 meters) and a width of 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters), with a bushy habit and dense foliage. The leaves are glossy, leathery, and oblong, contributing to its year-round visual interest. Chinese Fighazel is notable for its unique flowering habit; it produces inconspicuous brown, yellow, and red flowers during the winter and early spring months when few other plants are in bloom.

This species is valued for its ability to provide winter interest in the garden, with its unusual flowering time and evergreen leaves. It is used in cultivation for ornamental purposes, often as a specimen plant or in shrub borders. Chinese Fighazel thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. While it tolerates low water conditions once established, it benefits from regular watering during dry periods. It is relatively low-maintenance, but gardeners should watch for scale insects, which can sometimes infest the foliage.CC BY-SA 4.0