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Forsythia
Forsythia
 

Obtained in Germany in 1885 from the cross of two Chinese species, it is a deciduous flower shrub.
It usually shows rough branches (save some dwarf varieties) and it is grown mostly for its golden bell-shaped flowers at the beginning of spring.

 
Forsythia
 
Detail
Detail
   
Exposure
Exposure
 

Sunlight.

 
Watering
Watering

Everyday during the vegetative season, water it less frequently in winter. Sprinkle it when the soil is moderately dry.

 
Fertilizing
Fertilizing

Every two weeks, during the vegetative season; in spring before blossom time, if possible.

 
Repotting
Reporting

In alternate years in autumn or in late winter but after the flowering; use base mould.

 
Pruning
Pruning

Prune the branches after the flowering but before the new shoots harden; pinch and shape the buds.

 
Propagation
Propagation
 

By cuttings.


Bonsai styles

 

Suitable for Informal Upright, Slanting, Prostrate, Cascade, Double Trunk, Common Stump, Multiple Trunk styles. Suitable for all sizes.

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