Photo of Forsythia koreana 'Suwan Gold' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Forsythia koreana 'Suwan Gold'

Also Known As

  • Suwan Gold Korean Forsythia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Forsythia koreana 'Suwan Gold' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Forsythia koreana 'Suwan Gold'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Forsythia koreana 'Suwan Gold'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another great plant that Dale Deppe brought back from Korea, Suwan is shade tolerant with excellent golden foliage and clear yellow flowers; bud hardiness is excellent.
Something new - a forsythia with vivid yellow leaves, so the yellow you love in the spring keeps going all season. Excellent also in partial shade.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Forsythia koreana 'Suwan Gold' plant

How to Grow Forsythia koreana 'Suwan Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • 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

Landscape groups by tags

See other plant types of Forsythia for your garden

aka Forsythia 'Kumsun', Forsythia koreana 'Kumsom', Forsythia koreana 'Kumson', Forsythia viridissima koreana, Forsythia viridissima var. koreana 'Kumson', Kumson Golden Bells, Kumson Korean Greenstem Forsythia, Variegated Korean Forsythia

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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Scientific Name: Forsythia x intermedia 'Courdijau'

aka Forsythia intermedia 'Golden Peep', Forsythia intermedia Golden Peep™, Forsythia x intermedia 'Golden Peep', Courdijau Border Forsythia, Golden Peep Border Forsythia, Golden Peep Dwarf Forsythia

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 18"-36"

Width: 18"-48"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Forsythia x intermedia Golden Peep™ PP13050 foliage by Karl Gercens III
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aka Gold Leaf Border Forsythia

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Forsythia x intermedia 'Gold Leaf' form by Karl Gercens III
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aka Border Forsythia

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 8'-10'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Forsythia x intermedia flower, foliage by JoJan
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aka Forsythia suspensa 'Sieboldii', Forsythia suspensa var. sieboldii, Weeping Forsythia

Plant Type

Shrub, Groundcover

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Forsythia suspensa flower, form by Kenpei
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