Forsythia hybrid New Hampshire Gold

New Hapshirre Gold Forsythia

Forsythia × ‘New Hampshire Gold’ — commonly called New Hampshire Gold Forsythia — is an extremely cold-hardy, deciduous shrub valued for its early bloom time and reliable flowering in harsh climates. It forms a medium to large, upright to arching plant that becomes covered in bright golden-yellow flowers in very early spring, often among the first shrubs to bloom. Selected for northern regions, it is known for excellent flower bud hardiness.

Mature Size:
Width: 6–8 ft
Height: 6–8 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–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: Upright to arching deciduous shrub with a broad habit
Extremely cold hardy with reliable flowering in northern climates
Very early blooming, often one of the first signs of spring
Bright yellow flowers provide strong seasonal impact
Excellent for hedges, screens, and mass plantings

Maintenance:
Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape
Can be rejuvenated by removing older stems periodically
Blooms on old wood; avoid late-season pruning

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

6-8'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Spring

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Clay, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Foundation, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen

Shape

Clumping, Wide Spreading

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes