Description
Forsythia for-SI-thee-uh
Forsythias are a genus of flowering shrubs that belong to the olive family. These low-maintenance, fast-growing shrubs feature an upright, arching form and are known for their long branches that fill with brilliant yellow blooms early in the spring. Forsythia, which is native to China, Japan, and parts of Europe, blooms for about two weeks before leaves emerge. Bees and butterflies love forsythia, and they provide a cheerful backdrop, border, or centerpiece for any yard. Some smaller forsythia varieties only stand a couple of feet tall with a slightly wider spread, while many of the larger varieties can reach around 10 feet in height and spread. Forsythia is often planted to form a border or privacy wall and to control erosion.
