Forsythia, Sunrise

Sunrise Forsythia is one of the first true heralds of spring, bursting into a brilliant display of golden-yellow flowers along arching branches before a single leaf appears. It spreads 8–11 feet with a relaxed, graceful habit, making it a wonderful choice for informal borders, slope plantings, or a cheerful standalone accent in full sun. After the flowers fade, fresh green foliage takes over and carries through the season, wrapping up with yellow-gold tones in fall. It’s remarkably tough — deer, rabbits, insects, and disease all leave it alone — and it handles Black Walnut tolerance without issue. Cold-hardy and low-maintenance, it asks for very little once established. Few shrubs deliver spring color this reliably or with this much cheer.