Forsythia 'Gold Tide'

Forsythia

Family
Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Forsythia (for-SITH-ee-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Crawford, Georgia

Aurora, Illinois

West Friendship, Maryland

Horton, Michigan

Brunswick, Missouri

Honeoye Falls, New York

Akron, Ohio

Mountlake Terrace, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
0
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C
Brunswick, MO (Zone 5a) | February 2013 | neutral

Very showy flowers in the early spring. I use it to slightly drape over my wing walls. In good dirt mine are every bit of 3 feet tall a...Read More

T
Aurora, IL | January 2012 | positive

Had my forsythias for 4 years now. I have 8 plants in clusters around our patio, and they are beautiful in bloom, light green foliage in ...Read More

C
Crawford, GA | April 2011 | positive

I've grown this plant for about 5 years, through several years of drought, and one heavy, extended snowy period. It is tough as nails, s...Read More

R
Horton, MI (Zone 5b) | August 2010 | positive

This is my favorite forsythia because it spreads like a ground cover and it has sort of a reddish fall color. I have these planted around...Read More

B
Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Dwarf sport of 'Spring Glory'.

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