General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best flower production in full sun. Prune as needed immediately after spring flowering. Wide range of pruning options include simply removing old stems and shaping to cutting back to the ground to revitalize. Forsythias are generally noted for having good tolerance for urban conditions.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
‘Little Renee’ is a forsythia cultivar that is noted for its compact-spreading shape, typically growing to only 2’ tall but spreading to as much as 4’ wide. It features light yellow flowers that appear in profusion before the leaves emerge in late winter to early spring. Early bloom makes this shrub a true harbinger of spring. Small, ovate, medium green leaves are attractive throughout the growing season, with foliage turning quality shades of deep burgundy in fall.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. Some susceptibility to leaf spot and crown gall.
Uses:
Group in borders. Foundations. Mass on banks or slopes. Sunny areas of open woodland gardens.
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