Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Forsythia x intermedia
Last Review
Features
Bright yellow flowers in spring; autumn color is green with a tinge of purple (mild interest only).
Culture
Full sun; well-drained soils; tolerates alkaline soil and air pollution.
Notes
<p><EM>Forsythia</EM> hybrids: various species of forsythia have been crossed to produce hybrids that are more cold hardy. These include the following:</P>
<ul>
<li>'Happy Centennial'- 2 1/2 feet tall, flowers heavily, flower buds are cold hardy.
<li>'Meadowlark'- 6 to 9 feet tall, flowers heavily, flower buds cold hardy, arching branches.
<li>'New Hampshire Gold'- 5 feet tall, deep yellow flowers, flower buds are cold hardy.
<li>'Northern Gold'- 6 to 8 feet tall, flower buds are cold hardy, upright habit.</LI></UL>
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
8.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
10.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
10.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
12.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Irregular, due to a mix of upright and arching stems.
Native Regions, Text
Of hybrid origin
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Images
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picID
18873
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picID
18874
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picID
18875
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
393