Golden Times Forsythia

Forsythia giraldiana 'Golden Times' Oleaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Fairweather Gardens

Description

Large shrub reaching 6' or more in height with variegated leaves that do not scorch even in full sun; new leaves emerge yellow and green and mature to cream and several shades of marbled green; bright yellow flowers are borne earlier than those of F. xintermedia types. Flower display is quite mpoor; light color dies not carry much distance; flowers are sparse and widely spaced.....easy to miss this when it is in flower!

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

leaf color