This naturally occurring hybrid shrub has an upright habit with slender arching woody stems that form a bushy habit. It has dark green lanced-shaped leaves and the bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers appear in a cluster before the leaves in early spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Forsythia x intermediais a natural hybrid that is found in China and is derived from Forsythia suspensax Forsythia viridissima. It tolerates most well drained moderately fertile soils in open sunny to semi shaded position and is drought and frost tolerant.

Border Forsythia is a deciduous shrub that is grown for it bright yellow flowers. It is used in medium to large gardens as a specimen plant or used in shrub borders for colour contrast. It establishes from cuttings in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for cool mountain gardens or inland regions. ID 243

Forsythia(for-SIETH-ee-a) x intermedia (in-ter-MED-ee-a)

Oleaceae(oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
American Hog Plum, African Walnut Family