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Forsythia Weekend

Common Name: Weekend Forsythia

Forsythia × intermedia ‘Weekend’ — commonly called Weekend Forsythia — is a vigorous, deciduous shrub valued for its exceptionally heavy bloom and reliable early spring color. It forms a dense, upright to arching plant that becomes covered in bright golden-yellow flowers along the stems before the foliage emerges. Known for its profuse flowering, it often appears almost solid yellow in spring, making it a strong seasonal focal point. Mature Size: Width: 6–8 ft Height: 6–8 ft USDA Zones: 5a–8b Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun) Soil: Average, well-drained soils; adaptable Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established Wildlife: Attracts early-season pollinators Features & Landscape Uses: Form: Upright to arching deciduous shrub with a broad habit Extremely heavy flowering creates a solid mass of yellow in spring Excellent for hedges, screens, and mass plantings Reliable performer with strong visual impact Classic early-season landscape shrub Maintenance: Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape Can be rejuvenated by removing older stems Blooms on old wood; avoid late-season pruning

Plant Type:	Flowering Shrub
Width:	6-8'
Height:	6-8'
Fragrant:	No
Fruit	Yes
Zone:	5 - 8
Deer Resistant:	No
Salt Tolerant:	No
Drought Tolerant:	No
Exposure:	Full Sun, Partial Shade
Landscape/Use:	Container, Mass Planting, Hedge, Accent Plant
Shape:	Upright, Arching
Soil Type	Loamy
Leaf Color:	Green
Fall Color:	Yellow