Forsythia x intermedia 'Courtasol' (Gold Tide® Border Forsythia)


Botanical Information

FamilyOleaceae
GenusForsythia
Speciesx intermedia
Cultivar'Courtasol'
SynonymsForsythia x intermedia 'Mareé d' Or'
Registered NameGold Tide®
Patent Numberpp#9,104
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginDerived from a sport of the cultivar 'Spring Glory'.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-34 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-30 -20
Height1 m
Spread1.25 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeExcellent as a groundcover or massing plant.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionFeathery, light green, fresh looking foliage.
Flower DescriptionBlooms on two year old wood.

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