(Forsythia viridissima) Golden Bells, Greenstem forsythia

Golden Bells or Greenstem forsythia grows to 2.5 m (8ft 2in) at a slow rate. It blooms in April.

Grows in light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.