Welcome spring with the brilliant golden blooms of Northern Gold Forsythia, one of the hardiest forsythia varieties available for colder climates. This vigorous flowering shrub is prized for its exceptional flower bud hardiness and spectacular display of bright yellow blossoms that cover the branches in early spring before the leaves emerge.

Developed to thrive in northern regions, Northern Gold reliably delivers vibrant spring color even after harsh winters. Once flowering has finished, the shrub develops attractive dark green foliage that provides a lush backdrop throughout the growing season.

Perfect for hedges, privacy screens, foundation plantings, wildlife gardens, and specimen landscapes, this easy-care shrub offers outstanding performance and four-season landscape value. Its upright growth habit and dependable flowering make it a favorite choice for gardeners seeking reliable spring color.

These healthy plants are shipped established in 1 gallon nursery pots and are ready to thrive in your landscape.

• 1 live Northern Gold Forsythia
• 1 gallon pot plant
• Cold hardy flowering shrub
• Healthy, rooted landscape plant
• Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

• Common Name: Northern Gold Forsythia
• Botanical Name: Forsythia x intermedia ‘Northern Gold’
• Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
• Growth Stage: Established potted plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to most soil types
• Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Flower Color: Bright golden yellow
• Bloom Time: Early spring
• Mature Height: Approximately 6–8 feet
• Mature Width: Approximately 5–7 feet
• Growth Rate: Fast
• USDA Zones: 3–8
• Container Friendly: Yes, when young and properly maintained

Care Tip

For the best flowering display, plant in full sun and prune immediately after blooming if shaping is needed. Avoid late-season pruning, as next year's flower buds form on older wood.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You 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.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.