Forsythia
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Forsythia may go unrecognized throughout most of the year, however, come early spring their long thin branches filled with yellow flowers can be a head turner.
They are deciduous shrubs that grow without much fuss in USDA Zones 4 - 8.
During the winter its appearance amounts to little more that thin branches protruding from a central set of thicker stems.
Many varieties can reach ten feet in height or more, so their winter dormancy provides a good time for pruning to ensure they fit their alloted landscape space.
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