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FORSYTHIA mandshurica
Very early flowering and hardy plant. Large yellow flowers on bare stems. Good autumn colour with leaves turning yellow-orange to red. Grows to 1 metre high but spreads laterally by suckering
£30.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
Birds like the buds, honey fungus, forsythia gall -
Place of origin
Northeastern China -
Yellow
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size1m (39in)
2m (6½ft)
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Forsythia - Growing Guide
