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Korean Forsythia

Forsythia ovata

Field notes

Forsythia ovata (Korean: 만리화 man li hwa), the Korean forsythia or early forsythia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae, native to the Korean Peninsula. An early bloomer, it is deer resistant, and hardy to −50 °F (−46 °C); USDA Hardiness zone 2a.

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Black walnut Compaction Poor soil Urban conditions
Habit: Arching Clumping Dense Erect Multi stemmed Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.