Forsythia
Forsythia x ‘Northern Gold’
Hardy to zone 3 with protection
Grows 2 meters (7 feet) tall and wide and is covered in bright yellow flowers in very early spring. Prefers full sun or very light shade. Prune after flowering by at least 1/3 and remove a few of the oldest, thickest stems each year. Flower buds may not survive above the snow line in zone 3 or 4, so cover with snow if possible.
