weeping forsythia
Also known as: golden bells; Japanese golden bell tree
A deciduous, arching shrub to 3m tall and wide. Slender shoots bear nodding, narrowly-trumpet-shaped, yellow flowers, up to 3cm across, in spring before the leaves appear. Leaves are usually undivided but may occasionally be three-lobed
Scientific classification
- Species
- weeping forsythia (Forsythia suspensa)
- Genus
- Forsythia
- Family
- Oleaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of weeping forsythia
Distribution map
C and EC China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of weeping forsythia
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weeping forsythia care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut flowered growth back to strong young shoots below, removing up to a fifth of old stems near the base each year. Prune immediately after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrows best in moist but well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and forsythia gall
Pests
May be susceptible to birds eating the flower buds
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