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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

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') — provides a lush backdrop for other plantings once the brilliant blooms have faded
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — When designing a landscape
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — making it an excellent choice for borders or as a colorful accent
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') — Lynwood Gold Forsythia should be planted in full sun to achieve maximum flowering
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — shrub for full or half
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — slightly arching growth habit
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') — The 'Lynwood' variant is celebrated for its flower density
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') — and is known to be relatively drought-tolerant once established
Lynwood Gold Forsythia (Forsythia X Intermedia 'Lynwood') — slightly arching growth habit; a bright green during the growing season
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