(Forsythia, Northern Gold Forsythia)

Blooming reliably in areas that are too cold for most forsythias, this upright, medium-sized shrub announces spring with an abundance of sunny flowers. Introduced in 1979 by Agriculture Canada, 'Northern Gold' derives from a 1962 cross between Forsythia ovata 'Ottawa' and F. europaea.

The oval, serrated, yellowish green leaves of this deciduous shrub are paired along erect to slightly arching branches. The leaves often assume maroon tints in autumn. The funnel-shaped,...

(Forsythia, Northern Sun Forsythia)

Blooming reliably in areas that are too cold for most forsythias, this upright, medium-sized shrub announces spring with an abundance of sunny flowers. Deriving from a cross between Korean forsythia and Albanian forsythia, 'Northern Sun' was introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1983.

The oval, serrated, medium green leaves of this deciduous shrub are paired along erect to slightly arching branches. The leaves may assume reddish purple tints in autumn. The funnel-shaped, four-petaled,...

(Early Forsythia)

Forsythia blooms are harbingers of spring with masses appearing on branches usually before the leaves and early forsythia is the earliest of them all. It is native to Korea, deciduous and has medium-sized leaves which are leathery, oval-shaped with a sharply pointed tip and toothed margins. The leaf color is green turning purple or gold in the fall. The flowers are borne singly in the leaf axils and are bold yellow with petals attached to a tube; they appear in later winter to early spring. The flowers...

(Early Forsythia, Tetragold Early Forsythia)

Forsythia blooms are harbingers of spring with masses appearing on branches usually before the leaves and Tetragold early forsythia is among the earliest of them all with larger than normal flowers. It is native to Korea, deciduous and has medium-sized leaves which are leathery, oval-shaped with a sharply pointed tip and toothed margins. The leaf color is green turning purple or gold in the fall. The flowers are borne singly in the leaf axils and are bold yellow with petals attached to a tube; they...

(Trifoliate Forsythia)

Forsythias are harbingers of spring, beloved for their early, prolific display of brilliant yellow blooms. The genus Forsythia is comprised of about 11 species, one from southeastern Europe the rest from eastern Asia. This genus was named in honor of William Forsyth, one of the founders of the organization that went on to become the Royal Horticulture Society. He never saw his namesake plants, as the first Forsythia was named several decades after his passing.

These upright,...

(Greenstem Forsythia)

Forsythia blooms are harbingers of spring with masses appearing on branches usually before the leaves. Greenstem forsythia is a stout shrub, deciduous to semi-evergreen with greenish bark. It is native to China and has leaves which are leathery, lance-shaped with a pointed tip and toothed margins above the middle. The leaf color is green turning burgundy to red in the fall. The leaves may stay green after establishment. The flowers are borne singly in the leaf axils and are pale yellow with petals...

(Broxensis Greenstem Forsythia, Greenstem Forsythia)

Forsythia blooms are harbingers of spring with masses appearing on branches usually before the leaves. Bronxensis greenstem forsythia is a dwarf shrub, deciduous to semi-evergreen with greenish bark. It is native to China and has leaves which are leathery, lance-shaped with a pointed tip and toothed margins above the middle. The leaf color is green turning burgundy to red in the fall. The leaves may stay green after establishment. The flowers are borne singly in the leaf axils and are pale yellow...

(Greenstem Forsythia)

Forsythia blooms are harbingers of spring with masses appearing on branches usually before the leaves. Greenstem forsythia variety koreana is a stout shrub, deciduous to semi-evergreen with greenish bark. This variety was found near Seoul Korea in the early 1900s and is noted for its very large flowers. It has leathery, lance-shaped leaves with a pointed tip and toothed margins above the middle. The leaf color is green turning burgundy to red in the fall. The leaves may stay green after establishment....

(Greenstem Forsythia)

Forsythia blooms are harbingers of spring with masses appearing on branches usually before the leaves. Greenstem forsythia variety koreana ‘Kumson’ is a stout shrub, deciduous to semi-evergreen with greenish bark. It is note for variegated foliage and very large flowers. It has leathery, lance-shaped leaves with a pointed tip and toothed margins above the middle. The leaf color is dark green with a clear silver netting. In the fall the foliage takes on a burgundy to red tinge. The flowers are borne...

(Border Forsythia)

Nothing helps reign in spring like a bountiful arrangement of forced forsythia branches. This tried and true spring-flowering deciduous shrub is known by all and loved by many. Its cheerful bright yellow blooms appear before the foliage unfolds and are some of the first to appear. In fact, the early blooms often open too early and are damaged by frost. Forsythia x intermedia is the most popular hybrid in commerce and is a cross between the two Asian species Forsythia suspensa...