Early Forsythia (Forsythia ovata)
Description
Forsythia ovate, commonly called early forsythia or Korean forsythia, is a compact, bushy, early-flowering, deciduous shrub that typically matures to 4-5- tall with a spread to 5-7- wide. It is native to Korea. Ovate to broad-ovate dark green leaves (each to 3 1/2- long) usually have serrate margins. Small, mostly solitary, amber yellow flowers (each to 3/ 4- wide) are probably the earliest blooming (late February to April) of the various species of forsythia. This shrub is particularly noted for its (a) flower bud hardiness and (b) early bloom time. Ornamentally, this is an unexceptional shrub. It is easy to grow in the landscape and is generally free of serious pests, but features small flowers, non-showy foliage, absence of attractive fruit, and no bright fall colors. Although often described as a harbinger of spring because its flowers bloom at a time when little else in the landscape is in bloom, it is also often described as a one-season wonder because it typically fades into the landscape after bloom.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Lamiales
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Family: Oleaceae
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Genus: Forsythia
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