Northern Sun Forsythia

Forsythia x 'Northern Sun'
Planted 2011

Northern Sun Forsythia is one of the cold hardy varieties of forsythia. it survives temperatures as low as -33 degrees fahrenheit. Forsythia is one of the earliest blooming shrubs with beautiful yellow flowers, signaling that spring is on its way. This is a great shrub for a border. It is adaptable to different soils and pHs.

Northern Sun Forsythia bush
 
Close up of Northern Sun Forsythia leaf
 
Northern Sun Forsythia bark
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
10 ft. 9 ft. 4-9 Medium Medium

Leaf

Alternate, simple, and ovate shape. Dark green color.

Fruit

Dehiscent brown capsule, has winged seeds.

Flower

Perfect yellow flower, scentless, blooms March-April. Only blooms on old wood.

Advantages

Cold hardy to -33 degrees fahrenheit, early flowering, low maintenance, adapts to different soils and pHs.

Disadvantages

Susceptible to occasional disease problems.