Forsythia × intermedia ‘Lynwood Gold’, commonly known as Lynwood Gold Forsythia, is a vibrant, early-blooming deciduous shrub that signals the arrival of spring with a brilliant display of golden-yellow flowers. Blooming on bare stems in early spring before the leaves emerge, this cultivar creates a striking burst of color in the landscape when little else is flowering. The blooms cover the upright, arching branches, creating a fountain of gold that lasts for several weeks.

Lynwood Gold Forsythia is a fast-growing, low-maintenance shrub that thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. It tolerates a range of conditions, including urban environments, clay soils, and moderate drought once established. Ideal for borders, hedgerows, or as a specimen plant, it can be left to grow naturally or pruned into a more formal hedge. In fall, its green foliage may turn yellow with hints of purple, adding subtle seasonal interest.

Why Choose Lynwood Gold Forsythia?

• Striking Spring Color: One of the earliest bloomers, it puts on a dazzling show of golden-yellow flowers when most plants are still dormant.

• Fast Growth: Quickly fills in space, making it perfect for privacy screens, property borders, or large mass plantings.

• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and tolerant of a wide range of soil and climate conditions.

• Pollinator Friendly: Early blooms provide nectar for bees and other pollinators emerging from winter.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight Needs: Full sun for best flowering; tolerates partial shade.

• Soil Requirements: Adapts to most soil types; prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

• Watering: Water during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.

• Spacing: Space 4–6 feet apart for hedges or groupings.

• Pruning: Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage next year’s blooms.

Landscape Design Ideas
Use Lynwood Gold Forsythia as a bold specimen plant, a flowering hedge, or a vibrant backdrop in mixed shrub borders. It pairs beautifully with early spring bulbs like daffodils and adds cheerful contrast to evergreens. Its fast growth and adaptability make it ideal for filling large spaces quickly or adding seasonal impact to foundation plantings and property edges.

Environmental Impact
Though not native, Forsythia × intermedia ‘Lynwood Gold’ provides early-season nectar for pollinators when few other flowers are available. Its toughness and low maintenance needs reduce the demand for fertilizers or pesticides in many landscapes.