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 4–10

Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — deciduous shrub that heralds spring with a spectacular display of bright yellow blooms

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

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; its fast

Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — shrub for full or half

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

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') — thriving in USDA zones 5-8; typically reaching an impressive size of 6 to 9 feet in height and

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') — 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; making it an excellent choice for borders or as a

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') — provides a lush backdrop for other plantings once the brilliant blooms have faded; shrub with gold

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') — slightly arching growth habit; a bright green during the growing season

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