
Plants
Forsythia, weeping / Forsythia suspensa
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Area of origin: China. Introduced into Europe in 1833.
Adult Dimensions: Height up to 3 m (9.8'), width up to 2m (6.6').
Foliage: Deciduous.
Soil Type: All but dislikes too much lime.
Hardiness: Hardy to -29°C.
Exposure: Full sun.
Properties and uses:
One of the first plants to flower in spring. This lovely shrub brightens up any park or garden and can be planted alone, in a group, within flowering hedges and also up against walls. The branches, if cut in winter will flower inside. -