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    Forsythia x intermedia

    Also Known As

    • Border Forsythia

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 8'-10'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Forsythia x intermedia plant details

    Forsythia x intermedia is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Forsythia x intermedia

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: oleaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Forsythia x intermedia

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Deciduous shrub with upright, loose, arching habit quickly reaching 8-10' in height and 10' in width. Leaves are opposite, 3-5" long, dark green above, lighter green beneath. Flowers are pale to dark yellow with 4 petals, blooming in March-April, on old wood. Grows in most soils, but prefers moist, moderately fertile conditions and blooms best in sun.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Forsythia x intermedia plant

    How to Grow Forsythia x intermedia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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