Forsythia ovata 'Robusta'

Early Forsythia

Family: Oleaceae Olive


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 7B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, foundation, massing, specimen
Height 31" to 5' / 80cm to 1.60m
Spread 4' to 7' / 1.20m to 2.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, vase