Maingaya malayana (Penang Hazel )

Maingaya malayana (Penang Hazel) with light green leaves and small brown buds close up
Maingaya malayana (Penang Hazel) showing light green leaves and small brown flower buds on stems

Botanical name: Maingaya malayana

Common name: Penang Hazel

Family: Hamamelidaceae

Origin: Malaysia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Ice cream bean
Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

A rare monotypic genus with the sole species endemic to Penang Hill.


Maingaya malayana (Penang Hazel) yellow flower, close up on thin green leaves, botanical branch.
Maingaya malayana (Penang Hazel) with yellow flower and green leaves on a thin woody branch.
Maingaya malayana (Penang Hazel) with yellow flower close up on thin branch among green leaves
Maingaya malayana (Penang Hazel) yellow flower with narrow oval leaves on thin brown woody stems


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