Taxon

Forsythia viridissima var. koreana 'Suwan Gold'

Forsythia viridissima var. koreana 'Suwan Gold' - Suwan Gold Korean greenstem forsythia
Image: Ecker, Michael E. - The Dawes Arboretum
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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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