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FORSYTHIA x intermedia 'Lynwood'

Bright yellow, reliable flowerer
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Pests & Diseases
Birds like the buds, honey fungus, forsythia gall. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
DeciduousLeaves to 10cm (4in) long, occasionally 3-lobed
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Yellow
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft) -
HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubBushy shrub. Flowers in groups of 2 or 3, 2.5-3.5cm (to 1½in) across.
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Light dappled shade -
Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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Forsythia - Growing Guide