Forsythia Weekend

Weekend Forsythia

Forsythia × intermedia ‘Weekend’ — commonly called Weekend Forsythia — is a vigorous, deciduous shrub valued for its exceptionally heavy bloom and reliable early spring color. It forms a dense, upright to arching plant that becomes covered in bright golden-yellow flowers along the stems before the foliage emerges. Known for its profuse flowering, it often appears almost solid yellow in spring, making it a strong seasonal focal point.

Mature Size:
Width: 6–8 ft
Height: 6–8 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: Upright to arching deciduous shrub with a broad habit
Extremely heavy flowering creates a solid mass of yellow in spring
Excellent for hedges, screens, and mass plantings
Reliable performer with strong visual impact
Classic early-season landscape shrub

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

Plant type

Flowering Shrub

Height

6-8'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Soil

Loamy

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Upright

Fruit

Yes

Drought tolerant

No