weeping forsythia
plant
Also known as: Forsythia suspensa
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Weeping forsythia, also known as weeping golden bell, is a species of deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Forsythia. Native to China, it is characterized by its pendulous, or weeping, branches that can reach about 3 meters (10 feet) in length. In early spring, before the leaves emerge, the shrub produces golden-yellow flowers along its stems. This ornamental plant is fast-growing and low-maintenance, often cultivated for its vibrant spring blooms. It is a hybrid parent of the common forsythia (F. × intermedia).12
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