Forsythia Hedging – Forsythia Intermedia Lynwood Gold

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Forsythia Intermedia ‘Lynwood Gold’ is a renowned deciduous shrub used for hedging in the UK, renowned for its impressive early spring blossoms, rapid growth rate, and high adaptability.

Forsythia Hedging – Forsythia Intermedia ‘Lynwood Gold’

Forsythia Intermedia ‘Lynwood Gold’ is a renowned deciduous shrub used for hedging in the UK, renowned for its impressive early spring blossoms, rapid growth rate, and high adaptability.

Description and Characteristics

The ‘Lynwood Gold’ cultivar of Forsythia typically grows to a height of 2-3 metres (6.5-10 feet) when used for hedging. The dark green leaves, which emerge after the flowering period, create a thick, lush backdrop to gardens.

Forsythia ‘Lynwood Gold’ is a fast grower, typically gaining around 40-60cm (16-24 inches) per year. With appropriate care, this plant can offer numerous years of vibrant spring colour.

Flowering, Fruits, and Reproduction

Forsythia Intermedia ‘Lynwood Gold’ is prized for its brilliant display of vivid, golden-yellow flowers that appear in early spring, often before the foliage emerges. The flowers, which cover the entire length of the stems, bring a burst of sunshine to gardens after the winter months.

Forsythias do not typically produce significant fruit, with their main attraction being the striking spring flowers.

Benefits to Wildlife

The early flowers of Forsythia ‘Lynwood Gold’ provide a valuable food source for bees and other pollinators emerging from winter hibernation.

Ideal for British Gardens

Forsythia ‘Lynwood Gold’ is an excellent choice for British gardens due to its striking early spring blooms, rapid growth, and adaptability to various growing conditions. It can tolerate a range of soil types, as well as full sun to partial shade.

As a hedging plant, it offers a dense, vibrant barrier in the spring and a lush green screen in the summer. In addition, its resilience to pruning allows for easy shaping and maintenance.

Distribution in the UK

While Forsythia is not native to the UK, it is widely cultivated across the country in gardens and public parks.

In summary, Forsythia Intermedia ‘Lynwood Gold’, with its spectacular spring blossoms, fast growth rate, and high adaptability, is a fantastic choice for British garden designs. Whether you’re creating an eye-catching hedge, a wildlife-friendly garden, or simply want a plant that announces the arrival of spring with a bang, this cultivar of Forsythia is a great choice.

Style

Full Standard, Boxhead, Feathered, Multi Stem, Pleached, Half Standard Pleached, Umbrella, Half Standard, Espalier, Mini Standard, Ball, Cone, Spiral, Cube, Cloud Form, Cube Spiral, Cube Multiball, Cube Ball Cone, Pom-pom, Lollipop, Archway, Twisted Stem, Triple Lollipop, Multiball 2, Multiball 3, Dome, Cylinder, Pyramid, Cylindrical Dome, Twisted Stem, Unique, Bonsai, Instant Hedge, Instant Screen, Hedging Plants, Young Tree, Regular Tree

Root Type

Pot Grown, Rootball, Bare Root

Height

15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm, 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm, 200-230cm, 230-250cm, 250-270cm, 270-300cm, 300-350cm, 350-400cm, 400-450cm, 450-500cm, 500-600cm, 600-700cm, 700-800cm, 10-20cm, 20-30cm, 30-40cm, 40-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, 70-80cm, 80-90cm, 90-100cm, 100-110cm, 110-120cm, 120-130cm, 130-140cm, 140-150cm

Stem Girth

4-6cm, 6-8cm, 8-10cm, 10-12cm, 12-14cm, 14-16cm, 16-18cm, 18-20cm, 20-22cm, 22-24cm, 24-26cm, 26-28cm, 28-30cm, 30-35cm, 35-40cm, 40-45cm, 45-50cm, 50-60cm, 60-70cm, N/A, 20-25cm, 25-30cm

Foliage Type

Deciduous

Origin

Not Native

Water Requirement

Moderate Watering

Growth Height

Medium Growing

Growth Speed

Fast Growth

Costal Growing

No

Conifer?

No

Flowering?

Yes

Hard Wood Cutbacks?

0

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STANDARD DELIVERY TYPES

Box/Parcel – Used for plants sized 0-70cm, costs £12. Order £100 worth of plants of that size to qualify for free delivery! Parcel deliveries are always sent for next day delivery unless otherwise specified.

Pallet – Used for plants sized 71-230cm, costs £60. Order £350 worth of plants to qualify for free pallet delivery! We always send our pallets for next day delivery, unless requested otherwise.

Private Van – Used for plants sized 231cm and taller, costs £60. Order £350 worth to get free private van delivery!

In all cases you can request a private van delivery, where your plants are delivered by us. Upon your request we can re-evaluate your delivery fee and let you know of the delivery time.

Please note, for pallet and box deliveries we use third party companies to deliver the goods. Not often, but occasionally some delays may happen due to unforeseen circumstances, which are out of our control. For this reason, we ask you to never book gardeners, contractors, or other industry professionals for the estimated delivery date. Please do not book days off work or cancel other commitments specifically for your plant delivery to avoid disappointment.

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Please note that we currently are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland due to Brexit rules and regulations.

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