Scientific Name
Forsythia viridissima 'Bronxensis'

Common Name
Bronx forsythia

 
Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Slow
Site Requirements: Sun to light shade; range of soil types
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Width: 2 to 4 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Prostrate, compact mound with masses of twiggy branches
Flower/Fruit: Small, primrose-yellow flowers in spring
Foliage: Opposite, simple dark green leaves; 0.7 to 1.7" long; margins are toothed above the base; green to yellow fall color
Comments: Can be used as a groundcover
Cultivars: --
   



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