Forsythia ‘Lynwood Gold’ Tree

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Forsythia 'Lynwood Gold' Tree

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Forsythia 'Lynwood Gold' Tree

Forsythia ‘Lynwood Gold’ Tree is a tree-form flowering shrub known for vivid golden-yellow early spring blooms on bare branches. Trained as a standard, it adds height, structure, and cheerful seasonal color to sunny entries, patios, mixed borders, and compact landscape spaces.

Why choose Forsythia ‘Lynwood Gold’ Tree?

Choose Forsythia ‘Lynwood Gold’ Tree for a classic spring favorite with a more refined, elevated presentation. Its trained trunk and rounded canopy create a small ornamental tree effect, making it easy to use as a focal point where a traditional shrub form may feel too wide. Bright yellow flowers appear before the foliage, giving the garden a bold early-season lift. Once bloom finishes, fresh green leaves fill in for a clean summer look.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Forsythia × intermedia ‘Lynwood Gold’
Common Name: Lynwood Gold Forsythia Tree
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub trained as a small tree
Growth Habit: Upright standard form with a rounded, arching canopy

Forsythia ‘Lynwood Gold’ Tree Additional Information

Forsythia ‘Lynwood Gold’ Tree blooms in early spring, covering bare stems with bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers before the leaves appear. This seasonal timing makes it one of the first ornamental plants to bring color back to the landscape. After flowering, the plant develops medium green foliage that provides a simple, attractive backdrop through the growing season.

This tree-form forsythia is deciduous and drops its leaves in fall, leaving its trained framework visible through winter. It works well as a specimen near walkways, a paired accent at entrances, or a vertical feature in mixed borders. Since forsythia flowers on old wood, prune shortly after bloom to shape the canopy and preserve next spring’s flower buds. Remove any shoots that emerge from the base or lower trunk to maintain the clean tree form.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Forsythia ‘Lynwood Gold’ Tree in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Set the root ball level with the surrounding soil and choose a location with enough space for the canopy to develop naturally.

2. Watering: Water deeply after planting and keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially in hot weather or fast-draining soil.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk.

4. Pruning: Prune immediately after spring flowering. Shape the canopy lightly, remove crossing or damaged branches, and trim off suckers from the base or trunk to preserve the tree form.

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FAQs

How large does Forsythia 'Lynwood Gold' Tree get?
Tree-form plants are typically maintained as compact ornamental standards, often reaching about 5 to 7 feet tall with a rounded canopy around 4 to 6 feet wide, depending on pruning and training.
When does Forsythia 'Lynwood Gold' Tree bloom?
It blooms in early spring before the foliage emerges. The bright yellow flowers are especially valuable for adding color to the landscape after winter.
Does Forsythia 'Lynwood Gold' Tree need full sun?
Full sun produces the strongest flower display, but it can also grow in partial shade. A sunny location encourages dense growth and abundant spring bloom.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Flowering

Mature Height	Small: Up to 15 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Fast, Moderate
Botanical Name	Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood'
Bloom Time	Late Spring, Early Spring
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Family	Oleaceae
Flower Color	Yellow/Orange
Deer Resistant	Usually
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#15 Container

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Growing Zones 5-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -20)

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