<i>Forsythia</i> x <i>intermedia</i> | Border Forsythia
DESCRIPTION
Forsythia x intermedia, commonly known as Border Forsythia, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Oleaceae family and can grow up to 6 to 10 feet tall with a similar spread, depending on growing conditions. The main attraction of Border Forsythia is its vibrant yellow flowers, which appear in profusion along the bare stems in early spring, often before the leaves emerge. The bright green leaves are ovate to lanceolate and arranged oppositely along the stem. Preferring full sun to partial shade, this low-maintenance shrub is best planted as a specimen or in mass plantings to create a striking display of yellow flowers in early spring. It can also be used as a hedge or screen due to its fast growth rate and dense branching habit. Pruning should be done immediately after flowering to control size and shape and encourage new growth and flowering for the next year. The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, while the dense branches provide cover for birds.
DESCRIPTION
Forsythia x intermedia, commonly known as Border Forsythia, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Oleaceae family and can grow up to 6 to 10 feet tall with a similar spread, depending on growing conditions. The main attraction of Border Forsythia is its vibrant yellow flowers, which appear in profusion along the bare stems in early spring, often before the leaves emerge. The bright green leaves are ovate to lanceolate and arranged oppositely along the stem. Preferring full sun to partial shade, this low-maintenance shrub is best planted as a specimen or in mass plantings to create a striking display of yellow flowers in early spring. It can also be used as a hedge or screen due to its fast growth rate and dense branching habit. Pruning should be done immediately after flowering to control size and shape and encourage new growth and flowering for the next year. The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, while the dense branches provide cover for birds.
DESCRIPTION
Forsythia x intermedia, commonly known as Border Forsythia, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Oleaceae family and can grow up to 6 to 10 feet tall with a similar spread, depending on growing conditions. The main attraction of Border Forsythia is its vibrant yellow flowers, which appear in profusion along the bare stems in early spring, often before the leaves emerge. The bright green leaves are ovate to lanceolate and arranged oppositely along the stem. Preferring full sun to partial shade, this low-maintenance shrub is best planted as a specimen or in mass plantings to create a striking display of yellow flowers in early spring. It can also be used as a hedge or screen due to its fast growth rate and dense branching habit. Pruning should be done immediately after flowering to control size and shape and encourage new growth and flowering for the next year. The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, while the dense branches provide cover for birds.
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Family: Oleaceae
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 5 to 10 feet
Foliage Color: Bright green
Flower Color: Vibrant yellow
Bloom Time: Early spring
Light Requirements: Prefers full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Somewhat drought-tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low
Growing Zone: Hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8.
Wildlife Attractors: The flowers attract bees and other pollinators
