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. |