Magical® Gold Forsythia
Forsythia x intermedia 'Kolgold'
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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 |
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| #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 |
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| #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
Magical® Gold Forsythia highlights at a glance!
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
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Magical® Gold Forsythia – The Ultimate Spring Showstopper!
Bring spring to life with the Magical® Gold Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia 'Kolgold'), the perfect way to add a burst of sunshine to your garden! This early-blooming shrub is famous for its dazzling golden-yellow flowers that light up the landscape just when you need it most—right after a long winter!
With its compact habit and abundant blooms, it's an ideal choice for borders, hedges, or brightening up mixed garden beds. Magical® Gold Forsythia is not just beautiful; it's tough, low-maintenance, and deer-resistant, making it a must-have for your spring garden!
Key Product Features
Just as other plants are still waking up, Magical® Gold Forsythia bursts into color with vivid, golden-yellow blooms that cover its branches from top to bottom.
- Spectacular Spring Blooms: Covered in brilliant golden-yellow flowers from late winter to early spring
- Compact Size: Grows 4-5 feet tall and wide—perfect for small gardens or urban landscapes.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to care for and thrives with minimal attention
- Hardy and Resilient: Tolerant of a wide range of soils and weather conditions
- Deer-Resistant: No more worrying about damage from wildlife
- Cold Hardy: Suitable for USDA zones 5–8
Best Landscape Uses For Magical® Gold Forsythia
Compact and easy to manage, it's perfect for lining walkways, creating low hedges, or adding color to mixed borders. It's also an early flowering pollinator-friendly shrub, drawing bees out of hibernation and bringing life to your early spring garden.
Once the blooms fade, the bright green pointed foliage provides interest throughout the growing season, making it a great backdrop for your summer perennials.
- Foundation Plantings: Brighten up the front of your home
- Borders and Hedges: Add structure and early color to your landscape. Perfect for mixed shrub borders and as backdrops to your landscaping beds.
- Mixed Beds: Combine with spring bulbs for an unforgettable display
- Pollinator Gardens: Early blooms provide food for bees and other early emerging pollinators.
- Forcing Indoors: Snip a few stems early in the winter to force indoors for bouquets!
Forsythia Care & Maintenance
Featuring disease resistance and drought tolerance, Magical® Gold is a worry-free addition to any landscape.
Site Selection: Select a sunny location with well-drained soil. Hotter growing zones will find their bushes do better with some partial shade. Space these flowering shrubs 3–4 feet apart for full coverage. Apply a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the roots for insulation and moisture retention.
Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish deep roots. Once established, it's highly drought-tolerant.
Pruning: Prune right after flowering to shape the plant and encourage new growth for next year's blooms. You can renewal prune these shrubs every 3-5 years to keep growth vigorous and full of blooms each spring.
Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to boost flower production.
Excited About Spring? Plant Magical® Gold Forsythia Today!
There's no better way to kick off spring's arrival than with the bold, cheerful blooms of Magical® Gold Forsythia. Whether you're creating a new garden bed or adding instant impact to your existing landscape, this spring superstar is sure to turn heads.
Order your Magical® Gold Forsythia now and bring home the first signs of spring! Don't miss out!
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Magical® Gold Forsythia bloom?
It blooms early in the spring, often before the leaves appear—just when the garden needs a pop of color most.
How tall does it get?
Magical® Gold Forsythia reaches 4-5 feet tall and wide, making it a compact and manageable shrub for most smaller and urban landscapes.
Can it handle full sun?
Yes! Magical® Gold Forsythia loves full sun to partial shade, but full sun ensures the best flower display.
Is it deer-resistant?
Yes, Forsythia bushes are fairy deer-resistant, so you won’t have to worry about nibbling visitors. In areas with high deer pressure, spray your shrubs from day one with repellant to teach deer these are not on the menu.
