Outdoor Garden | Forsythia ‘Northern Gold’ #3

Description

Forsythia ‘Northern Gold’ is one of the first to bloom in spring. A spring time favorite with yellow blooms on an upright bushy plant. Extremely hardy, versatile and low maintenance shrub.  Ideal for borders, hedges or as a specimen plant. Beautiful grouped or massed in a shrub border. Great for privacy screening or blocking unsightly views. 
Bloom: spring
Light: full sun
Soil: well drained, regular garden soil
Spacing: 8 – 10′
Height at maturity: 6 – 8′
Width at maturity: 8 – 10′
Fertilization: Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring
Pruning: prune or trim after plant has bloomed
Growth rate: 25" or more per year
Zones: 3 – 8