Botanical Name: Forsythia x intermedia
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Common Name: Forsythia  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Connon Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

Truly a harbinger of spring, the bright yellow flowers of Forsythia are a welcome sign that spring is near. Forsythia is a deciduous shrub with an upward arching habit. Yellow spring flowers are followed by leaves of soft green that take on a reddish hue in the fall. Size varies with variety, so check the label. Grows best in full sun, though will tolerate part shade. Great shrub for borders and is an excellent cut flower.