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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

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Photo of Forsythia x intermedia 'Gold Leaf' form by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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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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Plant Type

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Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

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Photo of Forsythia koreana 'Kumsum' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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