Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Oleaceae

Genus:

Forsythia

Species:

Forsythia suspensa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, Washington

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to open slopes and forest edges