Early Forsythia

Scientific Name
Forsythia ovata
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Bright yellow flowers in early spring.

Culture

Full sun; well-drained soils; tolerates alkaline soil.

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
4.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
4.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Upright

Native Regions, Text

Korea

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Leaves of Early Forsythia
picID
29417
Image
Form of Early Forsythia
picID
29418
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
394