Forsythia

Forsythia blooms from March through April.

Bloom time

Mar–Apr

Hardiness

Zones 5–8

Sun

Full sun

Water

Moderate water

Mature size

2 m × 2 m

Type

Shrub

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Bloom calendar

When Forsythia is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Forsythia

Plant it in full sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 5–8. Expect it to reach about 2 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, in roughly 3 years.

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