Forsythia viridissima var. koreana ‘Kumson’
A Forsythia with year round interest: The bare branches are covered in a profusion of golden yellow flowers in early spring, followed by dark green leaves that glow with clear silver venation. Arching, deep purple branches are revealed in winter after the leaves have dropped. More shade tolerant than other varieties. Deciduous.
Common Name: Forsythia
Family: Oleaceae (The Olive Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Full Sun Part Sun Part Shade
Height: 4-6'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Ravines, margin of woods near river valleys, streamsides.
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