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.