Forsythia x intermedia
'Nimbus'
Nimbus Forsythia
Family |
Oleaceae |
Genus |
Forsythia |
Species |
x intermedia |
Cultivar |
'Nimbus' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
5 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
4 - 6a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-29 - (-23) |
Temperature (°F) |
-20 - (-10) |
Height |
1.8 m |
Spread |
1.8 m |
General Description |
A compact shrub with bright yellow flowers in spring and yellow foliage in autumn. |
Landscape |
Easily grown as a container plant. |
Cultivation |
Grow in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil, although more flowers will be produced if grown in full sun. |
Shape |
Compact habit. |
Growth |
Medium |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Branches are green-gold in colour. |
Leaf Description |
Leaves become a vibrant yellow in autumn. |
Flower Description |
Prolific, bright yellow flowers that appear in clusters of 3 in spring. |
Propagation |
Propagate through half-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn. |