Forsythia - Lynwood Gold Facts Mature Height : 8-10 feet Mature Spread : 8-10 feet Mature Form : Upright or erect Growth Rate : fast Sun Exposure : Full Sun - Partial Sun Soil Moisture : Widely adaptable Soil Type : Widely adaptable Flower Color : Yellow Foliage Color : Green Fall Color : Purple Zones : 4 - 8 The Lynwood Gold Forsythia, Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood Gold', is an old time favorite with an upright spreading habit and big yellow flowers up the entire length of stem. It is one of the best and most reliable of forsythias. The flowering stems appear as deep golden wands in April. 'Lynwood Gold' is a dense growing plant with an upright habit. Forsythia is excellent for hedging, fast growing and tolerant of moist soils. 'Lynwood Gold' grows 6 to 8 feet tall and wide and does best in sun to light shade.

Allow plants to develop for the first three years with minimal pruning. Once plants are established prune in midspring after flowering by thinning out crowded stems from the center of the shrub. Also remove one or two old stems from the base. A little pruning will go a long way to keep your forsythia attractive and free flowering!