How to prune forsythia 'lynwood gold'

Immediately after flowering (March–April, once blooms fade). Cut one-third of the thickest, oldest stems to ground level each year. Shorten remaining stems to healthy outward-facing buds to control size and encourage bushy growth. Every 4–6 years, cut the whole shrub to 6 inches for full rejuvenation — it recovers vigorously within one season.

Annually post-bloom; full rejuvenation every 4–6 years. Lynwood Gold Forsythia blooms on old wood, so timing matters — prune immediately after flowering or you lose next year's display. This vigorous shrub benefits from annual post-flower thinning and periodic hard rejuvenation. Remove one-third of the oldest stems to the ground each year to keep it flowering well and prevent a leggy, top-heavy habit.

Cut one-third of the thickest, oldest stems to ground level each year. Shorten remaining stems to healthy outward-facing buds to control size and encourage bushy growth. Every 4–6 years, cut the whole shrub to 6 inches for full rejuvenation — it recovers vigorously within one season.