Forsythia is a genus of 7 species of deciduous shrubs that produce yellow early spring flowers before their leaves are out. It has several hybrid selections. Flowers best in full sun and well-drained soils. Moderately drought tolerant once established.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Height:
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2' - 10'
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Spread:
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2' - 10’
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Spacing:
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6'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Yellow
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Season of Interest:
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Spring
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly-weekly or more in extreme heat. Unkempt growth may occur if shrub not regularly pruned after flowering. Propagate with stem cuttings. Some susceptibility to leaf spot and crown gall.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Urban Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Witch Hazel, Quince, Redbud
IMAGE: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), Blooming Forsythia 01, CC BY-SA 2.5
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
