Botanical profile

Forsythia 'Lynwood Gold'

Latin name
Forsythia 'Lynwood Gold'
Common name
Forsythia 'Lynwood Gold'
Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae

Forsythia ‘Lynwood Gold’ is a classic ornamental shrub, highly valued for its spectacular spring bloom and vigorous habit. It forms a broad, upright, then slightly arching shrubby silhouette with age, making it an excellent choice for informal hedges, mass plantings, or as a specimen plant. From early spring, before the foliage appears, its branches are entirely covered with large, intense golden-yellow flowers, offering a bright display that heralds the end of winter. Its deciduous, medium-green foliage then provides a structuring presence throughout the summer. Very hardy and perfectly adapted to Quebec conditions, ‘Lynwood Gold’ is renowned for its reliability, abundant flowering, and ease of cultivation, even in demanding climatic conditions.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4–8
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly alkaline, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
YELLOW
Fruiting
Dry, unattractive seed pods
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 to 2.5 m (7 to 8 feet)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rate
fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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