Forsythia, Hedge
Forsythia is a bushy plant that grows tremendously. Forsythia is among the earliest of spring bloomers and otherwise called as “Golden Bell”. Forsythia is shapely and an 8′ tall shrub. It is smothered with yellow blooms in early spring before the foliage appears. It is popular as a specimen plant or hedge. Forsythia has unique purple autumn foliage.

Forsythia grows from one feet to two feet for one year. Forsythia can be cultivated from cutting a part of the mature plant. The adult bush that looks fertile and healthy can be selected for cutting. Select a three to six inch branch from the newly grown branches of the adult tree for cuttings. Place one end of the cutting in the moist soil. The moist soil helps the roots to fix firmly to it.
Take utmost care for the planted cutting for two to three weeks. Once the cutting shows productive leaflets then the cutting is ready for transplantation. Transplanting is highly recommended during winter as the plant remains dormant those seasons.
Pruning Forsythia is left to the taste of the individual. If it is raised in the yard alone or as a small group there is no need of pruning. They look stunning when left to grow naturally. If it is raised in group as a hedgerow or along foundations then pruning is a must to maintain an orderly look. The apt period for pruning is in February or March. Pruning the old shrubs in late spring or summer is not recommended.
Forsythia can be grown indoors too especially in winter. It will brighten up the room. Their yellow color will be dazzling in the greyest and snowiest of winter days.
Grow the Forsythia plant, add look to your garden and indoor. Be a proud peacock to be the owner of Forsythia.