Overview & Description

The Northern Gold Forsythia (Forsythia ovata ‘Northern Gold’) is a vibrant, early-blooming shrub that brings a burst of golden yellow colour to the landscape, often signaling the arrival of spring. Its stunning, bell-shaped flowers emerge before the foliage, covering the arching branches in a brilliant display. The dark green, serrated summer foliage turns an attractive burgundy-purple in autumn, providing multi-season interest.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a dense, spreading, and arching growth habit. It forms a rounded shrub, typically reaching a mature size of about 6 to 8 feet in height with a similar spread . It has a fast growth rate.

Additional Notes

It blooms in early spring for 2-3 weeks. Hardy to Zone 3, it is low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and tolerates a variety of well-drained soils, including poor conditions and heavy clay. It thrives in full sun for best flowering but tolerates partial shade. To maintain shape and vigour, prune immediately after flowering. An outstanding choice for borders, hedges, foundation plantings, or mass plantings where early-season colour, hardiness, and reliable performance are desired.