Description

Finally, a naturally compact border forsythia that doesn't require extensive pruning and maintenance to keep looking its best; abundant light yellow flowers in early spring, bright green foliage turns purplish in fall, makes a great low hedge

Landscape Attributes

Gold Cluster Forsythia is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

Gold Cluster Forsythia is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Gold Cluster Forsythia will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It has a low canopy. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.