Arnold's Dwarf Forsythia

‘Arnold Dwarf’ is a low, wide-spreading forsythia hybrid valued for groundcover use and its bright yellow spring flowers. It stays about 3 feet tall while its branches trail 6 to 7 feet across, so it suits a broad, low planting space. ## Landscape use The [Chicago Botanic Garden profile](https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plant-information/plant-finder/forsythia-arnold-dwarf-arnold-dwarf-forsythia) identifies ‘Arnold Dwarf’ as a hybrid of *Forsythia × intermedia* and *Forsythia japonica* var. *saxatilis*. It describes the selection as a rugged groundcover with relatively poor flowering, while listing March–April yellow flowers, full sun to partial shade, and USDA zones 5–8. ## Siting Allow several feet for the arching stems to spread along the ground. The Chicago Botanic Garden lists moderate soil conditions and both full sun and partial shade; sunnier sites support stronger flowering. ## Maintenance Prune immediately after flowering so new growth has time to form flower buds for the next season. Keep the natural spreading outline rather than shearing the shrub into a tight shape.