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 intermedia is a natural hybrid that is found in China and is derived from Forsythia suspensa x 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