Forsythia are shrubs that lose their leaves in winter, featuring simple or sometimes lobed foliage. In early spring, before the leaves emerge, they produce abundant short tubular yellow flowers with four spreading lobes.

Forsythia pumila

Forsythia suspensa is a deciduous shrub that typically reaches heights and widths of up to 3 meters. Its elongated branches display drooping, narrow trumpet-shaped yellow blooms, measuring as much as 3 centimeters in diameter, which emerge in springtime prior to leaf development. The foliage is primarily undivided, though it can occasionally exhibit a three-lobed pattern.

Forsythia suspensa

Forsythia suspensa 'Aurea'

Forsythia suspensa 'Cynthia Barber' (v)

Forsythia suspensa 'Decipiens'

Forsythia suspensa 'Elanor'

Forsythia suspensa 'Hewitt's Gold'

Forsythia suspensa 'Melissa'

Forsythia suspensa 'Nymans' is a sizable, spreading deciduous shrub that can reach a height of approximately 3 meters. The foliage is mid- to dark green and typically features three lobes, displaying a bronze-purple tint during the spring months. In early to mid-spring, small clusters of primrose-yellow blooms emerge along the branches.

Forsythia suspensa 'Nymans'

Forsythia suspensa 'Taff's Arnold' (v)

Forsythia suspensa f. atrocaulis

Forsythia suspensa var. fortunei

Forsythia suspensa var. sieboldii

Forsythia togashii

Forsythia viridissima is an upright shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. Its shoots remain green in their second year, and it features narrow, lanceolate leaves. The yellow flowers, measuring approximately 3 cm in diameter, typically appear either alone or in small clusters of two to three, blooming later than other forsythia varieties in April.

Forsythia viridissima

This is a robust, compact deciduous shrub featuring narrow, serrated leaves that are glossy and pale green. From March to April, it produces yellow flowers that have a subtle fragrance.

Forsythia viridissima 'Bronxensis'

Forsythia viridissima 'Weber's Bronx'

Forsythia viridissima Citrus Swizzle ('Mckcitrine'PBR)

Forsythia viridissima var. koreana is an upright, deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub that can reach a height of approximately 2 meters. This plant features vertical stems that retain their green color into the second year and has wide, lanceolate leaves. In April, it produces bright yellow flowers that measure about 3 centimeters in diameter, appearing primarily as single blooms, though they may occasionally be found in pairs or trios. Notably, this variety blooms later than other forsythia species.

Forsythia viridissima var. koreana

Forsythia viridissima var. koreana 'Kumsom' is a bushy deciduous shrub, reaching heights and widths of approximately 1.5 meters. Its distinctive variegated leaves feature silver-grey veins that form a subtle pattern against the green foliage, which transitions to a purple hue in the autumn. In late spring, before the leaves fully emerge, bright yellow flowers appear, adding early color to the landscape.

Forsythia viridissima var. koreana 'Kumsom' (v)

Forsythia x clandonensis

Forsythia x clandonensis 'Volunteer'

Forsythia x intermedia is a dense, deciduous shrub that reaches a height and spread of up to 1.5 meters. Its leaves are long, serrated, and sometimes feature three lobes. In early to mid-spring, before the foliage emerges, clusters of vibrant yellow flowers appear, each measuring between 2.5 and 3.5 centimeters in diameter, often grouped in pairs or threes.

Forsythia x intermedia

Forsythia x intermedia 'Arnold Giant'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Ashmount'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Courdijau'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Densiflora'

This deciduous shrub grows upright and compact, featuring elongated green leaves that are toothed and sometimes exhibit a three-lobed shape with creamy-yellow edges. In the early to mid-spring, it produces lightly scented yellow blooms. 'Discovery' is a unique introduction by Hilliers for 2022.

Forsythia x intermedia 'Discovery' (v)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Divaricata'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Gold Leaf'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Goldrausch' is a deciduous shrub that can grow to a height of 2.5 meters. It features elongated, mid-green leaves. In spring, this variety produces large, bright yellow blooms that emerge on bare branches, occurring slightly later in the season compared to other forsythia cultivars.

Forsythia x intermedia 'Goldrausch'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Goldzauber'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Half & Half' (v)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Josefa' (v)

This upright shrub features arching branches and oval leaves with slight serrations. In early spring, it produces vibrant yellow flowers that emerge on bare stems.

Forsythia x intermedia 'Karl Sax'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Liliane'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood Variety' is a robust, medium-sized deciduous shrub that grows upright. Its foliage consists of narrow, ovate leaves, which may occasionally appear in trifoliate form. In early spring, it produces large, vivid yellow flowers.

Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood Variety'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood Variety' variegated (v)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Mertensiana'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Nana'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Nimbus' PBR is a compact deciduous shrub characterized by its elongated leaves and upright branches. In spring, it produces a profusion of vivid golden-yellow flowers, each measuring approximately 3 cm in diameter.

Forsythia x intermedia 'Nimbus'PBR

Forsythia x intermedia 'Phyllis'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Primulina'

Forsythia x intermedia 'Spectabilis Variegated' is a fast-growing deciduous shrub that can reach heights of 2.5 meters and widths of 1.5 meters. Its leaves are elongated, serrated, and sometimes exhibit a three-lobed shape with variegated yellow tones. In the early to mid-spring, this plant produces an abundance of bright yellow flowers, each measuring between 2 to 3 centimeters in diameter, making it a favored choice for early spring blooms.

Forsythia x intermedia 'Spectabilis Variegated' (v)

Forsythia x intermedia 'Spectabilis' is a robust, deciduous shrub that typically reaches heights of 3 meters and spreads to about 2 meters in width. Its leaves are elongated, toothed, and may feature occasional lobes. In early to mid-spring, it produces an abundance of bright yellow blooms, each measuring 2 to 3 centimeters across, contributing to its reputation as a favored choice for early spring flowering in gardens.

Forsythia x intermedia 'Spectabilis'

'Spring Glory' is a deciduous shrub known for its spreading growth. In the spring, it produces clusters of single yellow flowers on bare stems. This variety typically grows to a height of 1.5 to 3 meters.

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