species 319 observations

Greenstem Forsythia

Forsythia viridissima

Field notes

Forsythia viridissima, variously called the Chinese golden bell tree, green-stemmed forsythia, greenstem forsythia, and Korean forsythia, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Forsythia, native to southern China and South Korea, and introduced to Japan and the United States. It flowers about two weeks later than other forsythias. It may be of hybrid origin and is believed to be one of the parents of Forsythia × intermedia.

Supports All

1 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Cecropia Moth 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

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

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.