Forsythia

The Golden Trumpet of Spring

When Forsythia blooms, you know winter is over. This classic shrub is famous for exploding into a cloud of brilliant yellow flowers in very early spring, long before it even grows leaves. It is a fast-growing, fountain-shaped shrub that provides a cheerful, undeniable announcement that warm weather is coming.

Why You Need It:

• Earliest Color: Often the very first shrub to bloom in the landscape.

• Fast Screen: Grows rapidly and can be used as a dense summer privacy hedge.

• Cut Branches: Bring branches inside in late winter to "force" them into early bloom.

Planting Tips:

Plant in Full Sun for the most flowers. Prune it immediately after it finishes flowering in spring—if you wait until fall to prune, you will cut off next year's flower buds.