What is Forsythia?

Forsythia is a bush with brilliant yellow flowers that appear at the beginning of spring, often before any other plants began to bloom. The plant can reach huge heights, especially if it is left, and loses all its leaves in the autumn, leading to its classification among deciduous shrubs. In the family Forsythia there are many species named for Scottish botanist William Forsyth. Forsythia has been grown in Asia for hundreds of years and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and other traditional medicinal arts throughout Asia. The plant is used through the northern hemisphere in parks and gardens of all sizes and can be found individually planted or in the form of an impressive hedge. After the drops of the leaves Forsythia coded somewhat skeletal, but some gardeners like the look in the autumn garden. If Forsythia is a tendency to be disrupted, it tends to hate and wild, grows throughout the place like a large shrub. Forsythia can also be firmly cut into the shape. Various gardenersThey have different opinions on pruning, some of which believe that the bushes should be cut every year and others suggest that Forsythia will never be cut. Strinking somewhere in the middle of work for most gardeners.

Depending on the cultivar, Forsythia can be resistant only after the USDA 9 zone. Always check the hardness before planting, because some Forsythie varieties prefer milder weather and will not do significantly above the zones of four and five. Flowers can also be found under the name "Golden Bells", a reference to gold flowers in the shape of a falling star that look unclear like the bells on the branch. Forsythia Should get a light fertilizer in the spring and the plant is relatively drought resistant, making it a good choice for a low water garden.

In addition to looking at colorful flowers outside in the spring, gardeners can also force Forsythia inside. A branch with a number of buds should be selected for forcing. During someoneOlika days in the interior will open the buds and the Forsythia branch can also develop roots. It can be planted as a gift or set in the garden if necessary.