Forsythia x intermedia
Border Forsythia
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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