Forsythia ‘Lynwood Gold’ (Forsythia × intermedia ‘Lynwood Gold’) is a dazzling harbinger of spring, erupting into a blaze of golden-yellow blooms along bare branches before its foliage appears. This hardy deciduous shrub originated as a natural seedling selection in Northern Ireland in the 1930s and quickly gained popularity across temperate regions for its bold floral display and ease of care. Its arching branches and early bloom make it a striking specimen or hedge, especially when mass planted for impact.
- Flowers: golden-yellow; unscented; late winter to early spring (August–September) before leaf-out
- Size: Typically 2–3 m high × 2–3 m wide
- Uses: Ornamental shrub, feature plant, hedging, seasonal highlight in mixed borders
- Attributes: Hardy, fast-growing, frost tolerant, reliable in cool and temperate climates, tolerates part shade and near coastal locations
- Features: Upright to arching stems; bright green leaves after flowering; foliage turns yellow-green in autumn
- Also known as: Golden Bells, Forsythia intermedia ‘Lynwood’, Border Forsythia, Lynwood Gold Forsythia
References:
Dirr, M. A. (2009). Manual of woody landscape plants: Their identification, ornamental characteristics, culture, propagation and uses (6th ed.). Stipes Publishing.
Royal Horticultural Society
Missouri Botanical Garden
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