Forsythia x
Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA
The following taxa are (or were) represented in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. Additional taxa may be available in the trade that are not included here.
Forsythia x 'Meadowlark' // Meadowlark Forsythia
Shrub. Grows to 6-9' tall, a rather unkempt, semi-arching shrub. Bright yellow flowers in profusion. Leaves are dark green. Relatively free of pests and diseases. A hybrid between F. ovata and F. europaea, and is considered the most flower-bud hardy clone.
Bed 153 - Bed 154 - Bed 156Forsythia x 'Northern Sun' // Northern Sun Forsythia
Shrub. Grows to 8-10' tall. Clear yellow flowers. Possibly a hybrid between F. ovata and F. europaea, released in 1983.
-- not currently in our collection --