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Forsythia X intermedia (Showy Forsythia)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 507912



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Scrophulariales
Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Forsythia
Species: Forsythia X intermedia
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Ornamental
  • Shrub
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • March
Flowering End edit
  • April
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Lanceolate
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Suitable For edit
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Coastal Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Sandy / Light
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
  • Layering - Simple
  • Root Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Contributors For This Plant
Droopy (10087)
  TooManyWeeds87 (501)
Frank (2698)
Jewell (5504)
Netty (13946)
  moore (394)
Kay (765)
Philip Nulty (153)
kuntrygal (315)


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  TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote on Apr 03 2010
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The forsythia genus and even individual species are varied as density is concerned. The denser growth bushes would be more ideal for hedging. These have gorgeous full yellow blooms in April.

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Kay (765) wrote on Apr 04 2010
When the lovely, colorful yellow blossoms are on the Forsythia, I know it is time to prune the Roses!

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