Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford Freeway'

Also Known As

Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford's Freeway'
Ford's Freeway Forysythia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford Freeway' plant details

Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford Freeway' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford Freeway'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford Freeway'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A streaky variegated form discovered by a customer of ours Al Wojcik along the Ford Freeway in Detroit (he also discovered a variegated form of Euphorbia polychroma that is flat out spectacular, but very reversion-prone).

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Vigorous variegated leaved forsythia.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford Freeway' plant

How to Grow Forsythia x intermedia 'Ford Freeway'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

sun - mostly shade
regular

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

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