Weeping forsythia

Forsythia suspensa

Tree5×5 mzone 5–8partial shade

Profile

Family: Oleaceae
Habit: Tree
Height: 5 m
Spread: 5 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 40 years
First yield: after 2 years
Hardiness: zone 5–8
Shade tolerance: partial shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture: dry – moist
pH: 7 – 8

suitable for hedges

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal5 of 10

Other uses5 of 10

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

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Weeping forsythia

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