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Lynwood Gold Forsythia

Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood'

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Overview

The Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood') is a vibrant, deciduous shrub that heralds spring with a spectacular display of bright yellow blooms. This hardy variety reaches 6-8 feet in height and spreads 5-7 feet, making it an excellent choice for borders or as a colorful accent. Its fast growth and upright habit allow it to quickly establish in full sun to part shade, thriving in USDA zones 5-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–10Type Shrub
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — deciduous shrub that heralds spring with a spectacular display of bright yellow blooms
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — Its fast growth and upright habit allow it to quickly establish in full sun to part shade; shrubLynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — though it can tolerate light shadeLynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — Typically reaching an impressive size of 6 to 9 feet in height and spreading to a width of 7 to 10Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — making it an excellent choice for borders or as a colorful accent; it prefers well-drained soilLynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — Moreover, it is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8, enduring winter temperatures down to -20°FLynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — scientifically named Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood'+29

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae

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Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — deciduous shrub that heralds spring with a spectacular display of bright yellow blooms
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — Its fast growth and upright habit allow it to quickly establish in full sun to part shade; shrub
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — though it can tolerate light shade
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — Typically reaching an impressive size of 6 to 9 feet in height and spreading to a width of 7 to 10
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — making it an excellent choice for borders or as a colorful accent; it prefers well-drained soil
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — Moreover, it is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8, enduring winter temperatures down to -20°F
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — scientifically named Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood'
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — offering a sunny spectacle that is especially welcome after a dreary winter.<br><br>For optimal
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — gold and yellow flowers in the garden
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — with masses of blooms covering the branches before the leaves emerge
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — is adaptable to a broad range of soil types
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — scientifically named Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood'; with masses of blooms covering the branches
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — this medium-sized shrub exhibits an upright
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — thriving in USDA zones 5-8
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — shrub with gold and yellow blooms
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — This hardy variety reaches 6-8 feet in height and spreads 5-7 feet
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — provides a lush backdrop for other plantings once the brilliant blooms have faded; shrub with gold
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — Its fast growth and upright habit allow it to quickly establish in full sun to part shade
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — Typically reaching an impressive size of 6 to 9 feet in height and spreading to a width, image 32
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — In fall, the leaves take on subtle shades of yellow and bronze before shedding for the winter
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — a bright green during the growing season
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — It prefers well-drained soil
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — a bright green during the growing season; though it can tolerate light shade
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — This hardy variety reaches 6-8 feet in height and spreads 5-7 feet; provides a lush backdrop for
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