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The Weeping Forsythia (Suspensa) is generally described as a perennial shrub. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Weeping Forsythia (Suspensa) has green foliage and inconspicuous yellow flowers, with conspicuous fruits or seeds. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Weeping Forsythia (Suspensa) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Weeping Forsythia (Suspensa) will reach up to 6 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 6 feet.
The Weeping Forsythia (Suspensa) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, cuttings. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -43°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| General Type | Shrub |
| Growth Period | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Plant Nativity | Introduced to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Early Spring |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | No |
| Shape/Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Height When Mature | 6 |
| Vegetative Spread | Slow |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuousness | Yes |
| Seed Spread Rate | None |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Bare Root, Container, Cuttings |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Minimum Temperature | -43 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 16 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | No |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| pH Range | 5–7.5 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 32–32 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 700–1700 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 16 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 100 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Leaf Retention | No |
|---|---|
| Palatability | Low |
| Fire Resistant | No |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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