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Forsythia viridissima var. koreana 'Suwan Gold'
Common name:
Suwan Gold Korean greenstem forsythia
Family:
Oleaceae (olive family)
Synonym:
Forsythia koreana 'Suwan Gold'
Distribution:
Species native to Korea
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4
Life form:
Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Comments:
A deciduous flowering shrub that is a relatively new selection from Korea having vivid yellow leaves in early summer. It will grow to a height of 3-4 feet, spreading slowly. Clear yellow flowers adorn the arching branches in early spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and performs well in full sun to part shade.
Locations
1:
VCA: AU11
(AU11)
• Accession: D2002-0774.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
2:
VCA: AU11
(AU11)
• Accession: D2002-0774.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
3:
VCA: AU11
(AU11)
• Accession: D2005-0565.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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Individual