Spring Glory Forsythia

Spring Glory forsythia is a deciduous, arching shrub that covers its stems with soft yellow flowers in early spring, before the new leaves open. It forms a rounded plant about 6 to 8 feet tall and wide, so allow room for the mature spread when using it as a screen or on a slope. [Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District](https://conservationgardenpark.jvwcd.gov/plants/651/spring-glory-forsythia/) ## Site and seasonal interest Full sun encourages the strongest flowering, while the cultivar tolerates part shade. Its flowers provide a brief, bright start to the growing season; green foliage fills the shrub after bloom. Use it where a loose flowering screen or slope planting can grow without frequent clipping. The cultivar is listed for hardiness zones 4 to 9 by the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. Iowa State Extension cautions that flower buds may be less dependable in Iowa winters, so cold-climate gardeners should judge it by local winter conditions rather than the plant’s survival alone. ## Maintenance Forsythia blooms on older stems. Prune just after flowering, removing some of the oldest branches at the base to renew growth and maintain an open shape. Avoid routine shearing that removes next spring’s flower buds. [Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District](https://conservationgardenpark.jvwcd.gov/plants/651/spring-glory-forsythia/) [Iowa State University Extension](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/faq/what-are-some-good-forsythia-varieties-iowa/)