Forsythia

Forsythia

Forsythia suspensa

Forsythia
Oleaceae
Flowering Plants
Zone 49
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly

Weeping forsythia is one of the first shrubs to bloom in early spring, producing a spectacular display of bright yellow flowers before the leaves emerge. It is very adaptable, tolerating a range of soils and light conditions, and requires little care beyond an occasional prune after flowering to maintain its graceful arching shape. This fast-growing deciduous shrub is an excellent choice for hedges, slopes, or as a dramatic seasonal focal point in the landscape.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

12″ – 48″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

60

Flowers

yellow

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply At The Base; Allow The Top 2 Inches Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings Once Established

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Temperature

-25°95°F

Mature Spread

up to 48

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Arkansas
Bulgaria
China North-Central
China South-Central
China Southeast
Czechoslovakia
Illinois
Japan
Kansas
Kentucky
Korea
Maryland
Montana
New York
Romania
Spain
Utah
Washington

Attracts

🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Birds
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 14, 2017 by Zakladní Škola Rožďalovice (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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