forsytia
Forsythia, often referred to as forsythia or golden bells, is a genus of deciduous flowering shrubs in the olive family Oleaceae. Native to eastern Asia, including China and Korea, the genus is widely cultivated for its conspicuous early-spring yellow blossoms.
Description: Forsythias are typically 1 to 3 meters tall, with arching branches and opposite, oval leaves. The
Taxonomy and naming: The genus is Forsythia; the name honors William Forsyth, an 18th-century Scottish horticulturist.
Cultivation: They prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained soil; tolerant of a range of soils.
Propagation and pests: Forsythia is commonly propagated by semi-ripe cuttings in summer or by layering; seeds