Forsythia x intermedia 'Courtasol'
Common Name(s):
Forsythia
Gold Tide
Synonym:
Mar�'e d'OR'
Gold Tide Forsythia
Flower:
Yellow
Blooms :
Mar
to:
Apr
Showy bell-shaped yellow flowers with 4 petals
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Oleaceae
Small Shrub (usually < 1.5' and not >3'
Foliage:
Green
Leaves ovate to lanceolate, opposite, light green
Fall Color?
NO
Deciduous
Photo by:
Heading 6
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Eastern Asia
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
1-2'
Spread:
2-4'
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Hybrid so has not native habitat
Soil:
Loose medium well-drained soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
If needed, apply a balanced slow-release (10-10-10) fertilier in early spring
Mulch:
Apply 2-3" layer of wood chips, bark, or compost in spring and again in fall
Make sure the plant is in full sun, prune after flowering, remove old stems for improved flowering and growth, cut back to ground level every 3-4 years
Long Term:
Winter:
Be sure plant is in full sun and protected from harsh winds
Spring:
Apply a slow release balanced fertilizer in late spring, prune after flowering to shape and encourage flowering for next season
Summer:
Keep in full sun with adequate water, prune back dead branches
Fall:
Set the stage for dormancy, provide 2-3" layer of mulch or compost
General Care Comments:
Needs full sun, adequate water, pruning after flowering to shape and ensure next years flowering
Common Problems
May not bloom if improperly pruned
Diseases:
Crown gall, twig blight, leaf spots
Insects:
Aphids, spider mites
Environmental Problems:
Aggressive growth and spread
Pests:
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