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Forsythia Care and Propagation
The forsythia is a very hardy shrub and
will stand almost total neglect. This is a great shrub for
the beginner gardener and the expert gardener because given
a little attention, a forsythia bush will reward you a
thousand times. They are adaptable to even the smallest or largest garden
because they prune so easily. Key
Forsythia Facts
Botanical Name
Forsythia
x intermedia
Common Name
Forsythia
Type
Deciduous
spring flowering shrub
Size
Position
Full
sun but tolerates partial shade well
Soil
Neutral
Hardy
Very
Flower
Yellow to orange
Foliage
Green
Scent
No
Season of
Propagate
Semi-ripe
cuttings in mid July, click here
for semi-ripe cutting article.
Forsythia
can be grown as a stand alone specimen shrub or as a long-lasting
and reasonably dense hedge. In either form it will stand the worst
that your children can throw at it. The picture above is of
Forsythia x intermedia Lynwood Name: Narender kumar 
The forsythia shrub is a very common sight
in gardens all over the world and rightly so. Its bright
yellow flowers give a splash of colour when few other shrubs
are flowering.
(after 5 years)
Varies, approximately
2m x 2m
6.5ft x 6.5ft
Interest
March to
late April in the
area
E-mail: narenderkumar553@gmail.com
Date posted: July 21, 2011 - 11:55 am
Message: Dear sir,
I am from india & i want to buy some forysythia plant,may you suggest me from where i can buy it easily.
Thanking you
Narender