Weeping Forsythia {Forsythia suspensa} Ornate Showy Shrub | Privacy Hedge | Container Favorite | Fast Growing 20+ seeds Free Shipping! There’s no better way to welcome the coming of spring than with the profusion of yellow blooms covering graceful, arching branches. The forsythia is a fast-growing, hardy shrub that blooms early — providing a sunny sight before the rest of the landscape greens up. Forsythias make an excellent choice for those wanting a fast-growing flowering hedge. For best results, plant forsythia 4-6 feet apart when creating your hedge. Hardiness Zones The forsythia can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 5–8. Tree Type This is a flowering shrub, typically planted for its profusion of spring flowers. Mature Size The forsythia grows to a height of 8–10' and a spread of 10–12' at maturity. Growth Speed Fast Growth Rate This shrub grows at a fast rate, with height increases of more than 24" per year. Sun Preference Full sun and partial shade are best for this shrub, meaning it prefers a minimum of 4 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. Soil Preference The forsythia grows in acidic, alkaline, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam and well-drained soil. Attributes This shrub: Blooms in early spring, with a profusion of pale to deep yellow, bell-shaped flowers on the previous year's growth. Develops graceful branches with an upright or arching habit. Features opposite, simple leaves, ovate to oblong-lancelolate in shape and 3–5" in length. The medium to dark green foliage is coarsely toothed along the up half of the margin. Withstands city conditions, including air pollution. Works well as a hedge, planted 4–6' apart. Grows in a rounded shape. Should be pruned immediately after flowering. Germination Growing Info, follow in order: Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours. Stratification: none required. Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.