Forsythia x intermedia 'Courtasol' (Gold Tide® Border Forsythia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Forsythia |
| Species | x intermedia |
| Cultivar | 'Courtasol' |
| Synonyms | Forsythia x intermedia 'Mareé d' Or' |
| Registered Name | Gold Tide® |
| Patent Number | pp#9,104 |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Derived from a sport of the cultivar 'Spring Glory'. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 -20 |
| Height | 1 m |
| Spread | 1.25 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Excellent as a groundcover or massing plant. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Feathery, light green, fresh looking foliage. |
| Flower Description | Blooms on two year old wood. |