Forsythia ovata (Early Forsythia)


Botanical Information

FamilyOleaceae
GenusForsythia
Speciesovata
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5-7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1-3 m

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright
PestsNo serious pest problems.
HabitatKorea
Bark/Stem DescriptionRough grey-brown bark
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are opposite, usually simple but sometimes trifoliate with a basal pair of small leaflets, and range from 2-10 cm in length and, rarely, up to 15 cm long; the margin is serrated or entire.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are produced in the early spring before the leaves, bright yellow with a deeply four-lobed corolla, the petals joined only at the base.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit is a dry capsule, containing several winged seeds.

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