Gold Cluster Forsythia
Forsythia 'Courtaneur'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Gold Cluster Forsythia highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 4-9
Spring gold for your garden! The Gold Cluster™ Forsythia (Forsythia 'Courtaneur') displays an abundance of light yellow spring flowers to bust your landscape out of the winter hum-drums! Its eye-popping golden blooms really announce the start of the growing season!
Once the blooms fade, you are treated to deep green foliage that is lush all summer. As if that wasn't enough, the foliage gives way to burgundy in the fall. Truly, Gold Cluster is a showpiece with three seasons of color!
Gold Cluster's more compact form is a problem solver for small gardens. Its naturally compact form keeps pruning to a minimum! Growing just 3-4 feet in height and width, these faster-growing deciduous shrubs are wonderfully easy to grow! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 9!
Planting and Application:
It is fast growing to its space-saving mature height and width, quickly filling in its new home with color! It is ideal for urban gardens and low hedges. Create rows or groupings to maximize the spring display, or use these mid-sized shrubs as vibrant backdrops and borders along paths and driveways!
It certainly brightens up front yard foundation planting and a hedge that may be getting a bit leggy - adding their color as facer shrubs. But its size makes it perfect for a backdrop in your perennial bed or to brighten a dull patch in the landscape! Forsythia looks great in its natural form to save you time with pruning!
Gold Cluster is of course a fantastic focal point that anchors garden beds or adds round pops of color anywhere in the sun garden! Create privacy and screening with these bright blooming shrubs by planting them strategically around your seating areas and patios!
- Liberal Display Of Gold Blooms
- Lush, Sun-Loving Green Foliage
- Naturally Rounded & Compact - Requires Little Pruning
- Burgundy Fall Color
- Specimen & Accents, Low Hedges, Slopes & Facer Shrubs
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Forsythia shrubs grow best in full sun, and well-drained soil that sheds water quickly after a rainfall. If needed, mound up an elevated planting site with additional soil 18 inches high by three feet wide and plant in that mound. Apply a medium amount of water on a regular basis. Keep container plants well-hydrated, as well. Providing a good layer of mulch will help keep the root system cool and moist.
Prune right after flowering is done. Every so often, prune the largest, thickest canes out at ground level to keep your shrub rejuvenated and healthy. Deer don't prefer the taste. However, deer are hungry and curious. Apply repellent when you plant, and reapply according to label directions.
- Grows in Full Sun or Partial Shade
- Any Well-Drained Soil - Flourishes in Alkaline Conditions
- Moderate Moisture Needs & Appreciates Mulched Beds
- Very Little Pruning Needed - But Trim After Flowering
- Disease Resistant, Easy Care, Adaptable & Hardy
Gold Cluster Forsythias early spring blooms provide welcome color to the late winter landscape and it's a must for early interest in mixed shrub borders. Pick yours up from Nature Hills today and let us deliver it to your doorstep!
