Lynwood Gold
Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood Gold'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 6-9 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Zones | 5-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Yellow |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings, layering |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Early bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Daffodils, Tulips, Crocus |
Where it came from
| Grower | Northern Grown |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Prune after bloom in late spring by cutting back branches to just above bud / When they bloom is the time to lay down weed preventer
Maintenance
Remove 1/3 of oldest stems to ground level every year to rejuvenate.
Cleanup
Rake up leaves in autumn.
Notes
Known for its spectacular early spring floral display before leaves emerge.