Forsythia x. Intermedia Lynwood Gold

Common Name:
Lynwood Gold Forsythia

Description:
Forsythia × intermedia 'Lynwood Gold' is a striking deciduous shrub known for its spectacular golden-yellow flowers that appear in early spring before the foliage emerges. This vigorous and hardy variety produces an abundance of bright, bell-shaped blooms along its arching branches, creating a brilliant seasonal display. The green, lance-shaped leaves follow, turning to warm yellow and purple tones in autumn. Adaptable and low-maintenance, 'Lynwood Gold' thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun for optimal flowering. It is ideal for hedging, mass planting, or as a standout specimen shrub in the landscape. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and resistant to urban pollution, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–3 metres
• Width: 2–3 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Early Spring

Flower Colour:

• Golden Yellow

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Bee Attracting
• Drought Tolerant Once Established
• Fast Growing
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Spirea species
• Cornus (Dogwood)
• Viburnum species
• Salvia species
• Berberis (Barberry)