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Forsythia suspensa
Lian Qiao
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Latin Name: Forsythia suspensa
Synonyms: Syringa suspensa.
Common Name: Lian Qiao
Family: Oleaceae(Click to Search)
Author: (Thunb.)Vahl.
Known Hazards: Leaves contain the glycoside Phillyrin[179], its potency is unknown.
Habitat: Thickets, moors and cliffs, 300 - 1200 metres[109].
Mature Height: 5
Mature Width: 5
Habit: Shrub
Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in all soil types[202] but prefers a rich soil. Succeeds in limey soils. Grows well in heavy clay soils. It prefers a sunny position but succeeds in semi shade though it is apt to get leggy if grown in the shade of trees[182]. Succeeds against a north-facing wall[219].
Plants are hardy to about -25°c[184]. The flowers are produced quite early in the year and are frost-resistant[182]. Plants are medium to fast growing[202].
Flowers are produced on wood that is more than one year old[202]. Any pruning is best done after the plant has finished flowering[182].
A very ornamental plant, there are several named varieties[182].
This species is notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].
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