Care for the Forsythia in Tulsa and surrounding area (zone 6-6b)

Some people consider the blooming of the forsythia the onset of spring. Lynnwood Gold is the preferred variety and is available bareroot, containerized or balled and burlaped. The bareroot is the best value for the price. It can be planted during the early part of the month of March. Larger plants, like the 5 gallon size or the 4-6 foot tall balled and burlaped plants will be available later in the month.

Locate your forsythia plant in a half-to-full day of sun for optimum growing conditions. Forsythia grows rapidly and will reach a 6-10 foot bush if left unpruned. They can be manicured into a bush of smaller proportions if pruned regularly. Caution -- this pruning must only occur after the blooming period is over!

Your beautiful first glimpse of spring can be brought inside. Cut a few budded branches and bring indoors to force blooming in your home. Enjoy the delicate flowers of your forsythia!