Forsythia ovata 'Ottawa' (Ottawa Early Forsythia)
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A compact shrub, which blooms early spring, its beautiful yellow flowers emerge among dark green foliage, and cover its arching branches, providing spectacular springtime colour for any garden.
Botanical Information
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Forsythia |
| Species | ovata |
| Cultivar | 'Ottawa' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 |
| Height | 2 m |
| Spread | 3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | It's bright yellow flowers are the first ones to bloom in early spring. Short to medium stature. |
| Propagation | Propagated through cuttings and ground layering, the best time to propagate is when it is in active growth. |
| Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Rough, and greyish brown. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Light to yellowish brown and a hint of green, conical and imbricate. |
| Leaf Description | Usually ovate-oblong and 7-10 cm long, opposite in arrangement. |
| Flower Description | 1.5-2 cm long, perfect, a light to dark yellow. |
| Fruit Description | Brown capsule with winged seeds, two-celled and about 7 mm in size. |
| Colour Description | Light to dark green during the summer and turning a yellow with a tinge of green. Although sometimes purple can be seen in autumn. |
| Texture Description | Rough, and ridged. |
Photographs
A group of mature specimens in the Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario
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Fasciation of Forsythia.