Weeping Forsythia {Forsythia suspensa} Ornate Showy Shrub | Privacy Hedge | Container Favorite | Fast Growing 20+ seeds
There’s no better way to welcome the coming of spring than with
the profusion of yellow blooms covering graceful, arching branches.
The forsythia is a fast-growing, hardy shrub that blooms early —
providing a sunny sight before the rest of the landscape greens up.
Forsythias make an excellent choice for those wanting a fast-growing
flowering hedge. For best results, plant forsythia 4-6 feet apart
when creating your hedge.
Hardiness Zones
The forsythia can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 5–8.
Tree Type
This is a flowering shrub, typically planted for its profusion of spring
flowers.
Mature Size
The forsythia grows to a height of 8–10' and a spread of 10–12' at maturity.
Growth Speed Fast Growth Rate
This shrub grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per
year.
Sun Preference
Full sun and partial shade are best for this shrub, meaning it prefers a
minimum of 4 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day.
Soil Preference
The forsythia grows in acidic, alkaline, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty
loam and well-drained soil.