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Forsythia × intermedia - Border Forsythia

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Forsythia × intermedia is your passport to a vibrant and visually stimulating garden, bringing an enthusiastic announcement of spring's arrival with a cascade of dazzling yellow blooms. The animated pageantry continues into summer with lush green foliage, and culminates in a muted golden display come fall. Towering up to 8-10 feet in both height and width, this sun-loving and shade-tolerant Border Forsythia, a proud member of the Oleaceae family, presents a captivating spectacle with its arching branches. Revel in its low-maintenance nature and watch it thrive in various soil conditions. Not only will this deciduous shrub invigorate your landscape with a pop of seasonally shifting colors, but its upright, arching formation promises to deliver a natural privacy screen or a foundation planting that transforms any garden into an enchanted sanctuary. Welcome the intersection of hardy utility and breathtaking aesthetics with Forsythia × intermedia.

  • Size: Up to 8-10 feet tall and wide
  • Flowers: Vibrant yellow blooms in early spring
  • Foliage: Green in summer, transitioning to muted gold in fall
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
  • Growth habit: Arching, upright growth habit, ideal for hedges and mass plantings
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