Botanical profile

Forsythia 'Magical Gold'

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

Forsythia ‘Magical Gold’ is a modern, compact ornamental shrub, prized for its abundant spring blooms and well-controlled growth habit. It forms a dense, rounded, slightly spreading silhouette, ideal for borders, low hedges, and structured landscaping in small to medium-sized spaces. In early spring, its branches are completely covered with brilliant golden yellow flowers, offering a luminous display even before the foliage appears. Its medium green deciduous foliage then provides a neat presence throughout the summer. Selected for its hardiness and floriferousness, ‘Magical Gold’ is very robust and perfectly adapted to Québec conditions. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it is an excellent choice for adding color, structure, and reliability to the garden.

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
Plain, unattractive seed pods
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.2 to 1.5 m (4 to 5 feet)
Width
1.5 m (5 feet)
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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