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Greenstem Forsythia, Korean Forsythia 'Citrus Swizzle'

Forsythiaviridissima

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Family

Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Forsythia (for-SITH-ee-a)

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Species

viridissima (vir-id-ISS-ih-muh)

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Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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Ocean66

| September 2011 | neutral

I think I have forsythia citrus swizzle....and it is in full bloom right now. Leafs are now more brown/redish color and shurb didn't bloom in spring.

alzone7

Gadsden, AL | May 2010 | positive

I love this plant! Beautiful foliage and blooms. Hardy and layers easily. Graceful arching branches. What's not to love?

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