Forsythia 'Courtosol' (Marée d’ Or Forsythia, Courtasol Forsythia)


Botanical Information

FamilyOleaceae
GenusForsythia
Cultivar'Courtosol'
SynonymsForsythia 'Marée d’ Or'
Tradmarked NameGold Tide™
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 (observed growing welling H7)
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 to -10
Temperature (°F)5 - 14
Height1.5 m
Spread1 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionWide spreading deciduous shrub.
ID CharacteristicLance-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers that open in late winter and early spring.
LandscapeGround cover, informal and cottage gardens.
PropagationSemi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationBest grown in well-drained but moist soil.

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