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Forsythia viridissima var. koreana ‘Kumson’           Yellow-veined Forsythia

 Size:  3’ X 4’

 Exposure:  Full Sun to Light Shade

 Flower Time:  When the rest of Forsythia bloom

 Ornamental Characteristics:

 Finally, a Forsythia with great ornamental value that does not require a 20 acre farm to plant it on.  This genus has been utilized as an early flowering shrub for many, many years, which eventually resulted in plants that consumed a tremendous amount of real estate.  Kumson has overcome that history.  Wonderful yellow flowers greet spring every year with the same impact as older, larger selections.  However, it has gone one step further with a foliar display that will add interest and color to the garden for the remainder of the growing season.  The deep green leaves are imbedded with yellow veins, creating a contrast that will even catch the attention of the most plant deaf person (if that really exists).  Kumson does an excellent job of adding color to a planting between the bloom times of its neighbors.  Planting this selection in the full shade will drastically reduce the variegated effect, while partial shade will prevent bleaching foliage and ensure a nice variegated display all season.