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Forsythia x intermedia



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Forsythia x intermedia
Border forsythia

A widely used shrub in the landscape, its chief value being the bright yellow spring flowers. The large mature size limits its value as a foundation plant. It also has only a single season of interest.

Habit:Rounded to broad-rounded with arching stems, often irregular
Size:8 to 10' high
Color:Medium to dark green
Texture:Medium
Hardiness:Zone 5a USDA
Habitat:A hybrid between Forsythia suspense x F. viridissima

 
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