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Forsythia ovata Northern Gold

Northern Gold Forsythia: Patent COPF

An upright, hardy shrub with gray-yellow branches, large, golden-yellow flowers, and medium to bright green foliage which appears after the blooms.

  • »  Golden-yellow flowers appear before the leaves
  • »  Green leaves turn to a burgundy-purple in the fall
  • »  Upright, rounded, vase-shaped
  • »  Noted for its cold-hardy flower buds
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

3gal
$38.19
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:200-250 cm
  • Spread:125-150 cm
  • Bloom Color: Gold
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Rounded
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Hedge
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Forsythia ovata 'Northern Gold'

Forsythia tolerate a wide variety of soil types and are grow best in sunny locations. Any pruning should be done soon after flowering to ensure next season's show.