Beatrix Farrand Forsythia is a vigorous deciduous shrubs with an irregular habit and green foliage that can have a mix of yellow, red, and purple in fall. Coating masses of bright clear gold flowers bloom on lightly arching branches in early spring before its leaves are out. Flowers best in full sun and well-drained soils. Moderately drought tolerant once established.
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Height: |
6' - 8' |
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Spread: |
6' - 8’ |
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Spacing: |
7' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly-weekly or more in extreme heat. Unkempt growth may occur if shrub not regularly pruned after flowering. Propagate with stem cuttings. Some susceptibility to leaf spot and crown gall.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Urban Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Witch Hazel, Quince, Redbud
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
