Forsythia hybrid Courtalyn

Court Forsythia

Forsythia × intermedia ‘Courtalyn’ — commonly called Gold Tide® Forsythia — is a low, spreading deciduous shrub valued for its bright early spring flowers and groundcover-like habit. It forms a dense, wide-spreading mound with arching branches that stay low to the ground. In early spring, the plant is covered in bright golden-yellow flowers that appear along the stems before the foliage emerges, creating a vivid carpet of color.

Mature Size:
Width: 4–6 ft
Height: 1–2 ft

USDA Zones: 5a–8b
Light: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun)
Soil: Average, well-drained soils; adaptable
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts early-season pollinators

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Low, spreading deciduous shrub with arching stems
Bright yellow spring flowers provide early-season color
Excellent for groundcover, slopes, and mass plantings
Works well for erosion control and edging
Adaptable and easy to grow

Maintenance:
Prune immediately after flowering to shape if needed
Can be allowed to spread naturally for groundcover effect
Blooms on old wood, so avoid late-season pruning

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

1-2'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Spring

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Soil

Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Low Mounding

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No