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Forsythia ovata 'Northern Gold'
Forsythia
Photo courtesy of Bailey Nursery
- Compact, upright shrub
- Yellow-gray bark
- Tubular yellow flowers in April
- Developed in Canada; excellent bud hardiness
Cold Tolerant
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fast Growing
Low Maintenance
Vigorous
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Thrives in average, well-drained soil
Prune after flowering to maintain size/shape
Great specimen or as a hedge
Tough and fast growing
Height: 6-8 ft
Spread: 6-8 ft
Price Level 1: $49.99~#5
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 3-6
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fast Growing
- Vigorous
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Cold Tolerant
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained