Forsythia x intermedia

Common Name: Hybrid Forsythia, Golden Bells, Easter Tree

Deciduous shrub with upright, loose, arching habit quickly reaching 8-10' in height and 10' in width. Leaves are opposite, 3-5" long, dark green above, lighter green beneath. Flowers are pale to dark yellow with 4 petals, blooming in March-April, on old wood. Grows in most soils, but prefers moist, moderately fertile conditions and blooms best in sun.