Mansaku

Hamamelis japonica

  • Mansaku
  • Mansaku
  • Flower name
    Mansaku
  • Scientific name
    Hamamelis japonica
  • Alias
  • Place of originJapan
  • Place of floweringGarden, Botanical Gardens
  • Flowering seasonFebruary, March

What is Mansaku

Mansaku (Scientific name: Hamamelis japonicaa) is a deciduous shrub in the family Hamamelidaceae endemic to Japan. It produces yellow cord-like flowers first thing in spring. The flowers are aromatic. The flowers bloom earlier than the leaves develop. The autumn leaves are also beautiful.

Common name: Mansaku, Scientific name: Hamamelis japonica, Tree height: 2-3 m, Leaf shape: Oval, Leaf inflorescence: Alternate, Leaf margin: Wavy serrate, Flowering season: February-March, Flower color: Yellow, Flower diameter: 2-3 cm, Flower shape: Linear. Flower shape: linear.


  • Order
    Saxifragales
  • Family
    Hamamelidaceae
  • Genus
    Hamamelis
  • Species
    H. japonica
  • Type of flower
    Radial symmetrical flower
  • Array of flower
    Spikelet inflorescence
  • Petal shape
    Thread-like
  • Leaf type
    Oval
  • Edge of the leaf
    Wavy
  • Life typedeciduous shrub
  • Flower colorsYellow
  • Colors of the leavesGreen
  • Fruit colorGreen
  • Height200.0 ~ 300.0 cm
  • Diameter of flower2.0 ~ 3.0 cm

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