Forsythia

Forsythia offers a heavy display of bright yellow flowers before the leaves emerge. Its upright, arching habit makes it a useful choice for specimen, informal hedge, mass planting, cut branches. Plant it in full sun to part shade. Water needs: average; well-drained soil. Typical mature size is 6–8 ft tall by 6–10 ft wide, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Forsythia
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• USDA zones: 5–8
• Mature height: 6–8 ft
• Mature width: 6–10 ft
• Foliage: Deciduous
• Bloom / feature color: Bright yellow
• Bloom / interest season: Late winter to early spring
• Water: Average; well-drained soil
• Growth habit: Upright, arching
• Landscape uses: Specimen, informal hedge, mass planting, cut branches
• Deer tolerance: Occasionally browsed

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.