Forsythia

Forsythia x intermedia

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Overview

Forsythia, or Forsythia x intermedia, is a deciduous upright shrub with vivid yellow flowers that brighten the early spring garden before dark green foliage emerges. It matures about 5-6 feet tall and wide with a tidy, manageable habit. Plant in full sun to part sun, in average, well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Deer resistant and useful for borders, hedges, and cut stems. Hardy in USDA Zones 5-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–10Climate Temperate

Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia) — It matures about 5-6 feet tall and wide with a tidy, manageable habit

Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia) — Plant in full sun to part sun, in average, well-drained soil with moderate moisture

Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia) — Deer resistant and useful for borders, hedges, and cut stems

Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia) — commonly referred to as Forsythia

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 5–6 Ft.
Mature width: 5–6 Ft.

Classification

Family: Oleaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia) — It matures about 5-6 feet tall and wide with a tidy, manageable habit

Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia) — Plant in full sun to part sun, in average, well-drained soil with moderate moisture

Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia) — Deer resistant and useful for borders, hedges, and cut stems

Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia) — commonly referred to as Forsythia

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