Weeping forsythia.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous shrub

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

8 to 10 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 5 a 8

Floración

Early to mid spring

Cuidados

Plant this shrub in a sunny spot to ensure the best flower production. Prune right after the flowers fade to keep the shape tidy and encourage new growth for next year. Watch for wilting leaves which might indicate the soil is too dry during the heat of summer.

Riego

Water deeply once a week during dry spells to keep the roots hydrated.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in early spring before the new growth starts.

Poda

Trim back the branches immediately after the spring flowering period ends.

Trasplante

If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every few years when it becomes root bound.

Suelo

Well drained loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-25 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 20 to 30 years

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non toxic but should not be consumed.

Niños

The branches are sturdy and may pose a minor scratching risk if children play near them.

Alérgenos por contacto

Handling the stems may cause minor skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen is generally not a significant allergen.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible and ingestion may cause mild stomach upset.

Cómo identificarla

• Arching and drooping branch habit
• Bright yellow four petaled flowers
• Opposite simple or trifoliate leaves
• Lenticels visible on woody stems

Altura

2 a 3m

Anchura

2 a 3m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

yellow, 2 a 3cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Forsythia gall — Causes round, woody growths on the stems that can weaken the plant.
• Leaf spot — Fungal infection causing dark spots on foliage during wet weather.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, layering

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

No special winter protection is needed as it is quite hardy. Mulch around the base to keep roots cool and moist.

En maceta

It can be grown in large containers, but it prefers being in the ground to reach its full potential.

Plant spring bulbs around the base to take advantage of the early season light before the shrub leaves out fully.

Buenas compañeras

• Narciso — They bloom at the same time and create a beautiful yellow color display.
• Muscari — The blue flowers provide a nice color contrast to the yellow Forsythia blooms.

Especies parecidas

• Forsythia x intermedia — It is a common hybrid with a more upright growth habit.

Ciencia

Familia

Oleaceae

Género

Forsythia

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

China

Conservación

This species is not of conservation concern.

It thrives in open, sunny slopes where its arching branches can easily root when they touch the ground.

Valor para la fauna

early season nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental shrub, erosion control, bank cover

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

When should I prune my Forsythia?

Prune immediately after the flowers fade to ensure you do not cut off next year's buds.

Why is my Forsythia not blooming?

It may have been pruned too late in the season or it is not receiving enough sunlight.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus is named after William Forsyth, a Scottish botanist and royal gardener. The species name suspensa describes the plant's pendulous or hanging branches.

Bueno saberlo

• It is one of the first shrubs to bloom in the spring.
• The name suspensa refers to its drooping, weeping habit.
• It is a traditional plant in many Asian gardens.