Forsythia

Forsythia x intermedia

Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia) is a fast-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 5-8, that matures to about 8-10 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained soil. Expect yellow blooms in spring. It stands up well to pollution, poor soil and salt.

USDA zones

5-8

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

8-10 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained

Foliage

Green, Purple

Bloom color

Yellow

Bloom season

Spring

Tough against

Pollution, Poor soil, Salt

Native to

China