.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } 'Lynwood Gold' Forsythia (Forsythia intermedia 'Lynwood Gold') Description This vibrant deciduous shrub features bright yellow, arching branches and blooms profusely in early spring, adding cheerful color to any landscape. Suggested Uses Ideal for hedges, borders, foundation plantings, or as a specimen shrub to brighten up gardens and public landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Forsythia intermedia 'Lynwood Gold' Common Name: 'Lynwood Gold' Forsythia Size & Growth: 8-10 feet tall and wide at maturity, with a spreading habit Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Foliage Type: Deciduous, ovate bright green leaves Bloom Time: Early spring (March-April) Growth Rate: Fast-growing, up to 24 inches per year Light Requirements: Full sun for optimal flowering Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Mild toxicity if ingested Fragrant: Lightly fragrant Cut Flower: Yes, for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Forsythia, spirea, and other early bloomers Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun, spacing 4-6 feet apart Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist, avoiding waterlogged conditions Soil Type: Prefers fertile, well-drained loam Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity Pruning Instructions: Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and promote vigorous growth Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones to protect roots Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in container or nursery Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and after flowering Special Care: No special care required beyond regular pruning and watering