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Greenstem Forsythia (Forsythia viridissima)

Forsythia viridissima, or Greenstem Forsythia, is a vigorous deciduous shrub. It features bright yellow flowers in early spring, often before leaves emerge, and distincti

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established.

Soil

Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types.

Temperature

Tolerant of a wide range of temperate conditions.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low, generally not essential for established plants.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Water

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established.

Soil

Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types.

Temperature

Tolerant of a wide range of temperate conditions.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low, generally not essential for established plants.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

2-3 m

Spread

2-3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate to Fast

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Rangium viridissimum (Lindl.) Ohwi
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyOleaceae
  • genusForsythia
  • speciesForsythia viridissima
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Forsythia viridissima is generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

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