Forsythia For Privacy. Its flower buds are able to withstand colder winter temperatures than many other forsythia varieties. Forsythia x intermedia meadowlark grows around 7 to 10 feet tall with a similar spread.
Intermedia quite variable. Supply at least 2 inches of water weekly to the forsythia hedges if rainfall is less. The dried fruit is used for medicine.
The golden bell forsythia has the botanical name forsythia intermedia and is a medium sized that is low maintenance that does not need trimming and is fast growing which is perfect for landscaping applications.
Mature forsythia plants that have not been kept under control can take up a lot of room in the garden. Forsythia is used for airway illnesses swelling fever and other conditions. Intermedia lynwood variety. The plant is great for adding privacy and for focal plants in a garden bed.