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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

Common Names add Showy Forsythia edit | delete 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   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. 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   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant   TooManyWeeds87 (501) wrote on Apr 03 2010 Rating for this plant: 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. I like this opinion 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! I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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