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Meadowlark Forsythia
Forsythia 'Meadowlark'
Forsythia
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A reliably cold hardy shrub that produces an amazing flush of bright yellow color in early spring. After the flowers fade, 'Meadowlark' becomes a lush green shrub without any leggy or bare branches. Tolerates summer heat, alkaline and clay soils. Easy to care for, just prune after flowering to maintain desired shape.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Meadowlark Forsythia get?
About 8' tall and 10' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Meadowlark Forsythia need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Meadowlark Forsythia need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Meadowlark Forsythia grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Meadowlark Forsythia deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Meadowlark Forsythia in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Meadowlark Forsythia wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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