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Forsythia mandschurica 'Vermont Sun'

Also Known As

  • Vermont Sun Forsythia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Forsythia mandschurica 'Vermont Sun' plant details

Forsythia mandschurica 'Vermont Sun' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Forsythia mandschurica 'Vermont Sun'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Forsythia mandschurica 'Vermont Sun'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For northern gardens, this erect 6-8' shrub is perhaps the most flower-bud-hardy variety available (to -25° F) with some of the very earliest bright-yellow flowers opening in March-April. S/M

Gardening facts about Forsythia mandschurica 'Vermont Sun' plant

How to Grow Forsythia mandschurica 'Vermont Sun'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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