Forsythia

Specifics

Varieties we commonly carry include:  Lynwood gold, Show off

 

Plant Type:    Deciduous shrub

Zone:    5-8

Height:    5-10 feet (see specific variety for height and spread)

Spread:    5-10 feet

Light:    Sun to part shade

Soil:    Adapts well to most soil types

Uses:    Borders, specimen plant, cut flowers

Flower:    Yellow flowers from the base of the plant to the tip, flowers in spring

Foliage:    Dark green foliage throughout the summer, yellow in the fall

Pruning:    Not often needed but can be trimmed after bloom

Deer Resistance:    Rarely severely damaged