Forsythia, 2 gal, Northern Gold

Compact upright shrub with yellow-gray bark. A spectacular display of golden-yellow spring flowers appear before the green leaves. This cultivar has the hardiest flower buds of the species. Excellent for mass planting and hedges.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 2m (6ft.)
Mature Spread: 2m (6ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Golden yellow
Flowering Time: May - June
Foliage Colour: Green

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune broken or damaged limbs.
Light: Full sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Very adaptable to both dry and moist locations. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.