Easter tree
Botanical name: Forsythia
Easter tree
Botanical name: Forsythia
Description
Most species in the genus known as easter trees are native to East Asia. They get this common name because so many of them blossom around that time of year. They produce beautiful, four-petaled yellow flowers in early spring, before growing leaves. Hardy, low maintenance, and sporting both attractive flowers and a graceful form, easter tree species are very popular as ornamentals.
Species of Easter tree
Forsythia japonica
Most species in the genus known as forsythia japonicas are native to East Asia. They get this common name because so many of them blossom around that time of year. They produce beautiful, four-petaled yellow flowers in early spring, before growing leaves. Hardy, low maintenance, and sporting both attractive flowers and a graceful form, forsythia japonica species are very popular as ornamentals.
Greenstem forsythia
Greenstem forsythia (Forsythia viridissima) is a deciduous shrub that is indigenous to Asia. Sometimes called Korean greenstem forsythia, this fast-growing, densely flowering plant is often used as a ground cover to protect soil health and prevent weeds. It can also be planted indoors in containers. A popular variety of this species, called 'bronxensis,' was first cultivated at the Bronx Botanical Garden in 1939, using Japanese seeds.
Korean goldenbell tree
Korean goldenbell tree is a flat-topped shrub with a tan-yellow bark that features a prominent porous texture throughout. Once it blooms, it produces bright yellow flowers with a slightly green tinge. Its dark green lanceolate leaves develop an attractive purple hue during the fall.
Border forsythia
This deciduous shrub, known as border forsythia (Forsythia × intermedia), makes an excellent hedge or border, as its name suggests. In early spring, before its leaves appear, border forsythia bushes are covered in prolific amounts of bright yellow flowers. These bushes are easy to grow and respond well to pruning.
Early forsythia
Most species in the genus known as early forsythias are native to East Asia. They get this common name because so many of them blossom around that time of year. They produce beautiful, four-petaled yellow flowers in early spring, before growing leaves. Hardy, low maintenance, and sporting both attractive flowers and a graceful form, early forsythia species are very popular as ornamentals.
Border forsythia 'Courtalyn'
Most species in the genus known as border forsythia 'Courtalyn's are native to East Asia. They get this common name because so many of them blossom around that time of year. They produce beautiful, four-petaled yellow flowers in early spring, before growing leaves. Hardy, low maintenance, and sporting both attractive flowers and a graceful form, border forsythia 'Courtalyn' species are very popular as ornamentals.
Easter tree 'Lynwood'
Easter tree 'Lynwood' is a medium-sized deciduous shrub with a vigorous, upright growing habit. It offers mid to dark green leaves and a show of large yellow flowers in spring. It is a hybrid cultivar from the Forsythia genus, commonly known as the Easter tree. Makes a fabulous display as an ornamental tree standing alone in a garden.
Easter tree 'Week'
Award of Garden Merit winner, the easter tree 'Week' is one of the earliest spring bloomers, yielding large amounts of yellow with little pruning. A variety of the Lynwood, the easter tree 'Week' is compact with dense growth. Gardeners looking for a colorful hedge or shrub may use this plant for its fast and reliable growth.
Weeping forsythia
Weeping forsythia (Forsythia suspensa) is commonly known as the golden bell because of its bright yellow leaves. It is native to Asia and has been cultivated by Chinese growers for centuries. Weeping forsythia was named after Scottish botanist William Forsythia.
Scientific Classification
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