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    Forsythia x intermedia 'Gold Leaf'

    Also Known As

    • Gold Leaf Border Forsythia

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Forsythia x intermedia 'Gold Leaf' plant details

    Forsythia x intermedia 'Gold Leaf' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with gold and green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Forsythia x intermedia 'Gold Leaf'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: oleaceae
    Foliage: deciduous gold and green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: cutting garden, fall color, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Forsythia x intermedia 'Gold Leaf'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Forsythia is famous for its bright display of bright yellow flowers on bare branches in late winter and early spring. An old garden standby indeed. This cultivar is showy after the blooms have faded, having golden-green leaves instead of the typical green leaves. Grows to 4-6 ft tall and wide in Full Sun to Part Sun. Provide some summer water where dry. Frost hardy to USDA zone 4.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    The fine foliage of this unusual Forsythia is a lime green in spring, turning to a bright gold through summer; color best in shade. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    A truly distinctive Forsythia that has 3 season interest. It has the same great golden yellow blooms that are so appreciated in the spring but from the time it leafs out in spring until it goes dormant in the Fall, it has truly spectacular gold foliage. Even in a fair bit of shade, the gold holds. A real Eye-Catcher! We are listing it as part shade and feel it will probably do better with some shade than in full sun where the foliage may bleach in hot zones. In colder areas, sun should be fine.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Forsythia x intermedia 'Gold Leaf' plant

    How to Grow Forsythia x intermedia 'Gold Leaf'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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