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Forsythia

Forsythia

1 6.2
A shrub with bright yellow flowers that bloom in early spring
  • noun
  • /fɔrˈsɪθiə/
translation icon : forsitia
  • The crocuses had come and gone, as had the forsythia blossoms, but patches of yellow daffodils remained, and tulips were starting to bloom.
  • Forsythia intermedia
  • Forsythia blooming
  • forsythia blossoms

The thing you need to know and make sure you don't do with forsythia is prune them at the wrong time.

Examples

  • In the spring, forsythia, magnolia, lilac, and dogwood bloomed.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • On a fine spring morning in late March, when the forsythia was a blaze of yellow and the blossoming dogwood spread a web of white lace in the woods, Will Gordon returned.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Forsythia bloomed in the front yard.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • The thing you need to know and make sure you don't do with forsythia is prune them at the wrong time.

  • Forsythia was blooming in the New York Botanical Gardens, confused into April by the unseasonable temperatures.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • Plants such as Forsythia, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Pieris, etc. form their flower buds during summer for the following blooming spring.

    Blog text (16)
  • In early spring, the bright yellow flowers of forsythia create a stunning display in gardens.

  • Many gardeners appreciate forsythia for its vibrant blossoms that signal the arrival of warmer weather.

  • The forsythia bush was covered in golden flowers, attracting bees and butterflies to the yard.

How Fragrant

jasmine
51 2.7
gardenia
2 6.0
daphne
9.1
Forsythia
1 6.2
boxwood
3 6.2

Surface Forms

Forsythia singular
Forsythias plural

Etymology

Forsythia is named after the Scottish gardener Forsyth, who lived in the 1700s and became known for his work with plants, so people gave his name to this bright yellow shrub. So the name Forsythia helps you remember a spring-blooming bush with yellow flowers.