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Forsythia x intermedia

Border Forsythia

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Border Forsythia is a fast-growing, early-blooming deciduous shrub. One of the first plants to offer spring color, its bright yellow flowers bloom...

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Description:

Border Forsythia is a fast-growing, early-blooming deciduous shrub. One of the first plants to offer spring color, its bright yellow flowers bloom March-April before its leaves emerge. Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering, since a Border Forsythia sets its flower buds soon after new growth appears. This plant tolerates urban environments and poor soil quality. It can provide cover and nesting sites for wildlife. Use as a specimen, or plant in groups for a border or hedge.

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub

New Jersey Native: No

Bloom Times: Spring

Bloom Colors: Yellow

Deer Resistance: Some

Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Butterflies, Birds

Salt Tolerance: Low to None

Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ

Soil Characteristics

Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay

Soil Moisture: Dry

Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Light Needs of Plant

Optimal Light: Full Sun

Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water Needs of Plant

Soil Moisture: Dry

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Size and Growth Rate

Height: 8 - 10 ft

Spread: 10 - 12 ft

Growth Rate: Fast