FORSYTHIA x intermedia. East Asia. These are hybrids of F. suspensa x F. viridissima, deciduous shrubs of the olive family. They have long been admired in Europe and the eastern U.S. but largely ignored in California. They range from perhaps 3’ to over 10’ in height, with even greater spread. The stems are lined during the growing season by pairs of pointed-oval to lance shaped, toothed dark green leaves—attractive but not particularly interesting. The plants take center stage, however, in late winter and early spring, when cheery yellow 4-petalled flowers are crowded all along the bare branches. ‘Karl Sax’ is a compact selection up to 6’ tall. It has deep yellow 2" flowers with orange-marked centers. ‘Lynwood’ is somewhat taller and more open, with similarly large, dark flowers. ‘Spring Glory’ is 4-6’ tall and has lighter yellow flowers. ‘Arnold Dwarf’, which grows 2-3’ high and 4-6’ high, is notable for its dark, dense foliage, though the flowers are less impressive. These are undemanding plants. They should have full sun for heavy flowering, tolerate many soils and thrive with moderate watering. They flower more freely if the oldest branches are cut out each year. Hardy to 0^oF or less.