Sunrise Forsythia
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Sunrise Forsythia |
| Botanical Name | Forsythia x intermedia 'Sunrise' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Mature Height | 4 to 5 ft |
| Mature Width | 4 to 5 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | Bright Yellow |
| Bloom Interest | Showy |
| Bloom Period | March to April |
| Seasonal Interest | Spring |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Yellow=purple |
| Attributes | Black Walnut Tolerant, Clay Soil, Deer Resistant |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 8 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water regularly where you have well-drained soil, 1-2" per week is ideal. Organic mulch can help reduce watering. Forsythia cannot tolerate soils that don't drain well. |
| Fertilize Notes | Feed every 2-3 months with a balanced shrub food in spring and summer only. |
| Prune Notes | Regular pruning helps control this shrub. Take out the oldest branches to make room for new shoots. Pruning is best done just after bloom. Late summer or early fall pruning will decrease the spring blooms. |