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Forsythia

Forsythia × intermedia

Forsythia is a flower in the Oleaceae family. It grows best in full sun with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 5-8.

Varieties

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  • ▸Forsythia

    PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Flowering shrub (cuttings) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Earliest bright-yellow spring bloom.

    Forsythia (Forsythia × intermedia) is a fast, tough deciduous shrub that erupts in bright yellow flowers on bare branches in very early spring, one of the first signs of the season.

    Growing notes: Botanical name: Forsythia × intermedia|Hardiness zones: 5-8|Propagation: cutting|Light: Full sun|Water: Medium|Mature size: 8-10 feet

Family
Oleaceae
Category
Flower
Form
Shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Zone
5-8
Height
8–10 ft
Spread
8–12 ft
Sun
Full sun
Water
Medium

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At a glance

Frost tolerance
Hardy · to ~-20°F
Lowest temperature the foliage usually survives

Growing timeline

Propagation
Cutting
Schedule anchor
Last Frost

Care & troubleshooting

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