Forsythia sp. (Forsythi)

Forsythia sp. (Forsythi) yellow flowers close up on woody brown branches with dark metal fence
Forsythia sp. (Forsythi) yellow flowers clustered together on thin brown branches with metallic elements visible

Botanical name: Forsythia sp.

Common name: Forsythi

Family: Oleaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-8

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous

The flowers are produced in the early spring before the leaves, bright yellow with a deeply four-lobed flower, the petals joined only at the base.


Forsythia sp. (Forsythi) yellow flowers close up on woody branches with dark metal fence
Forsythia sp. (Forsythi) yellow flowers emerge along woody stems near an iron fence structure.
Forsythia sp. (Forsythi) yellow flower plant growing behind a dark metal fence, side view
Forsythia sp. (Forsythi) yellow flowers spreading behind a dark iron fence on a stone wall
Forsythia sp. (Forsythi) yellow flower close up, showing delicate petals with orange centers on branches.
Forsythia sp. (Forsythi) yellow flower clusters on woody brown stems capture the essence of spring color.


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