shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 9b
A vigorous deciduous shrub celebrated for its profusion of bright yellow flowers that appear in early spring before leaves emerge. Forsythia is a reliable, low-maintenance plant ideal for hedges, screens, and natural landscaping.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
8–10′ tall × 6–10′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 3aZone 9b
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Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
China, Korea
Function & Care
wildlife benefithedgerowpollinator nectary
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
cutting, layering, division
Notable Cultivars
'Lynwood Gold' and 'Karl' are among the most popular, selected for abundant bright yellow blooms and reliable performance. 'Spring Glory' is noted for earlier flowering and larger blooms.