By Teo Spengler Forsythia (Forsythia spp.) offer brilliant yellow blossoms that usually appear in very early spring, but sometimes as early as January. If you plan on using forsythia as a hedge, it is important to plant them correctly. To successfully create this type of hedge, you’ll need to know how and when to trim a forsythia hedge. Read on for information on planting forsythia hedges and forsythia hedge pruning. Using Forsythia as a Hedge Planting forsythia hedges requires appropriate spacing of the plants and regular pruning. If you want a more natural look, space the plants several yards apart and allow them, over time, to partially fill in the spaces between. If you want a sheared, formal hedge, leave less space between the forsythia shrubs. When you are planning forsythia hedge spacing, take into account the mature height and spread of your species of forsythia. Border forsythia, for instance,
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