Yellow Flowering Forsythia Shrub Bush Bare Root Healthy Root System Starter If you want to see a sunny spot of color during cold and white winter months, the forsythia is what you need. This low maintenance bush is one of the first to bloom as the new season and new year begins. The forsythia performs best in a full sun location. Since light is its main requirement to thrive, it does great with minimal water and holds up well during times of drought. It also grows well in a variety of soil conditions. Forsythia is a quick growing shrub. Forsythia is a hardy bush towering up to 10ft in height! Also makes a great hedge depending upon your climate. Plant as a perennial bush in Zones 4-8. Forsythia bare roots are ideal since you save money on the traditional nursery plant, they are easy to transport and plant because they're not heavy and you don't need to dig a super deep hole, and they grow really quick! You get 2 (two) well rooted forsythias with a healthy and strong root systems. Your starter bush is approximately 6" - 12" tall and is free of pests and disease. Fed naturally. No toxins or synthetic fertilizers. Please keep in mind that this is a bare root plant – it has either no leaves or the leaves are very minimal. This helps the plants during travel.