Forsythia is one of the most beloved early-spring-blooming deciduous shrubs, prized for its spectacular display of bright golden-yellow flowers that emerge before the leaves in late winter to early spring. This 3.2-gallon (12-liter) container plant arrives ready to transplant directly into your garden, giving you a healthy head start on an established specimen.

A fast-growing shrub reaching a mature size of 6 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, forsythia features gracefully arching branches that become blanketed in vibrant four-petaled yellow blossoms each spring. After the flowering season, lush green foliage fills in for the remainder of the growing season. Hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 9, it adapts well to a wide range of climates and soil types—from clay to sandy soils—provided drainage is adequate.

Forsythia thrives in full sun to partial shade and is highly adaptable once established. During the first growing season, water regularly to help the root system develop; after establishment the shrub is moderately drought-tolerant. Prune immediately after flowering in spring to encourage vigorous new growth and protect next year's flower buds, which form on old wood. A spring application of balanced fertilizer supports healthy seasonal growth. Ideal for use as a flowering hedge, foundation planting, border specimen, or mass planting to create a bold seasonal statement in any landscape.