Lynnwood Gold Forsythia is very fast growing and gives a beautiful mass of golden bloom every spring. One of the earliest plants to bloom it has become the cheerful harbinger of spring for many over the years. Long lived and easy to grow it can get 6 to 10 feet tall and wide. Can be used as a striking specimen, or as a stunning hedge planted 4 to 6 feet apart. The dried fruits have been highly esteemed for thousands of years in Chinese medicine. Hardy zones 5-9.