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- Q.What Is This Growth On Forsythia - Very old forsythia. Just noticed lots of these “growths” on oldest branches. Insects? Disease? See photo. Thanks in advance
- Q.FORSYTHIA - Our grand forsythia bush has for the last two years had very poor color and blooms. It comes out nicely ...
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g657mcrae on
October 22, 2021
11225Q.Dried Forsythia
I purchased two potted forsythia bushes, due to personal medical reasons I was not able to put them in the ground. I still have them in their pots. Are these potted forsythias still viable to plant? If so, how can I revive them and make sure that they produce some flowers in the coming years? Thank you. Gwendolyn
Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 22, 2021
Certified ExpertA.If they have some life to them, you can attempt to revive them with proper care. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/forsythia/forsythia-shrub-care.htm
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October 22, 2021A.Depends on many reasons, such as did they get enough water so the roots are still alive, how long you did not take care of them, does the potting soil still have nutrients, etc.You can use a scratch test to see if the branches are still green. If not, the roots may still be alive and, if so, there should be new growth in spring. If still alive, check to see if the roots are circling the pots.
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georgetorourkejr on
March 25, 2022
Oakland CA 94601Q.Where Can I Purchase A Forsythia In My Area ?
I live in East Oakland , Ca
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 25, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Forsythias are very popular shrubs so I'm sure you can find one at a local nursery or garden center. Big box stores will carry them, too.
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April 2, 2022Q.Can I Mend A Half Torn 1″ Thick Forsythia Limb?
Hi My forsythia is 17 years old and this past winter twisted one of the larger limbs but it did not break. I can see through it as there's a large slit where the twist happened but the limb is still connected as it's budding. But it's hanging and I wonder if there's some kind of organic glue I can use to repairing it?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 3, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Tape is used instead of glue. This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/grafting/reattaching-broken-stems.htm
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June 24, 2022Q.What Is This Growth On Forsythia
Very old forsythia. Just noticed lots of these “growths” on oldest branches. Insects? Disease? See photo. Thanks in advance
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GKH_Susan on
June 29, 2022
Certified ExpertA.This is likely what is going on:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/forsythia/forsythia-gall-treatment.htm
http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/factsheets/forsythiagall.pdf
http://pnwhandbooks.stage.extension.oregonstate.edu/plantdisease/host-disease/forsythia-stem-gallWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 9, 2024Q.FORSYTHIA
Our grand forsythia bush has for the last two years had very poor color and blooms. It comes out nicely in a green bush afterwards. We are thinking to do a major pruning and cut it back close to the ground, in the hopes it will rejuvenate next Spring. This bush is probably 20 years old. I call it the 'extrovert' for its the first so 'speak up' in the Spring. Any thoughts?
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GKH_Susan on
May 10, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Cutting it to about 4 inches from the ground will rejuvenate it. Wait till after the blooms fade to cut it back.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/forsythia/forsythia-pruning.htm
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