Forsythia
Common Name: Forsythia
Species Name: Forsythia x intermedia
Family Name: Oleaceae
Examples of Forsythia Forsythia x intermedia
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Asia |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Fall webworm, ash borer and scale |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 12-foot diameter, 10-foot height
- Leaves: Opposite, simple, serrate, ovate-oblong to oblong-lanceolate, 3-5 inches long
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Adapted to most soil conditions |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 5º |
| Notes | Flower buds not as cold hardy as vegetative buds |