Care

Planting & Growing
Easy to grow in average to poor, well-drained soils. Best flowering in full sun. Water regularly, deeply during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates periodic drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune to shape immediately after flowering.

Deer Resistant Yes
Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous
Family Name Forsythia
Flower Color Yellow
Bloom Time Early Spring
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Forsythia
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 5
Landscape Uses Coastal Exposure, Cutting Garden, Hedge, Massing, Urban Garden, Wildlife Garden
Light Needs Full Sun
Mature Height 5 feet
Mature Width 4 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Average to Moist
Waterwise 0