Description
Size (HxW): 6-8’ x 6-8’
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
Planting Location: Cozy/Sheltered
Zone 3
- Forsythias are the first plant to bloom in spring
- Showy, bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers bloom in May
- Forest green foliage turns yellow-burgundy in fall
- Northwest wind protection required for plant to bloom
- Requires 6+ hours of sun for flowering
- Soil & Drought tolerant
- Fast Growth Rate: 12-18”/year
- Row Spacing: 2.5-3’ apart
- Individual Spacing: 6-8’ apart
- Minimal suckering
- Makes a great shrub/hedge for those with pollen allergies due to early blooming season
- Winter hardiness testing reveals that these unique flower buds are only hardy to -35°C; therefore blooming may not always occur.
- Branches above the snow line may tip freeze in a bad winter or exposed location.