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After flowering, the colorful foliage provides months of brilliant contrast and visual interest throughout the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts rounded growth habit and colorful foliage make Golden Times an excellent choice for specimen plantings, mixed borders, foundation beds, cottage gardens, and colorful hedges. Whether planted alone or combined with other shrubs, this unique forsythia delivers beauty long after the spring blooms have faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese healthy plants are shipped established in 1 gallon nursery pots and are ready to thrive in your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Times Forsythia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forsythia ‘Golden Times’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous flowering shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established potted plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; adaptable to most garden conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green leaves with bold yellow and gold variegation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun to maximize flowering and enhance the vibrant foliage variegation. Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. 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