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Forsythia 'Northern Gold'

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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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Height

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Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Sun Exposure

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Danger

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Fruit Size

Bright Yellow

Fruit Colors

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Growing Habit

Deciduous

Smooth

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From hardwood cuttings

Usage

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Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Shrubs

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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leisure500

Indianapolis, IN | July 2009 | positive

I grow Northern Gold in the front yard rather than another cultivar because of its relatively neat growth habit (for a forsythia). Its b...Read More

swmbo64

Franklin, WI | May 2009 | positive

Planted last August. In a partly sunny location, getting dappled shade in the afternoon. Well drained location but fairly heavy clay s...Read More

mbhoakct76

Winsted, CT | March 2008 | negative

very fast growing and needs alot of pruning. This bush becomes a mess as it grows out of control very quickly and isnt good as a peice of...Read More

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