Weeping forsythia (Forsythia suspensa) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: weeping forsythia, golden bells or Japanese golden bell tree.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: weeping forsythia, golden bells, Japanese golden bell tree
Scientific name: Forsythia suspensa
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Weeping forsythia (Forsythia suspensa) – あおもりくま（Aomorikuma）, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Weeping forsythia (Forsythia suspensa) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
