Elbow Bush
- Also Known As: Texas Forsythia, Spring Goldenglow
- Botanical Name: Forestiera
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
- Water Demand: Low
- Landscape Use: Border - Mixed, Erosion Control, Screen - Visual
- Ornamental Color: Yellow
- Native or Adapted: Native
- Wildlife Value: Birds, Butterflies, Bees
- Season: Spring
- Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
- Plant Form: Spreading|Upright
- Region: North Central Texas
- Plant Spread: 4' - 10'
- Plant Height: 4' - 10'
Description
Greenish yellow flowers in early spring are fragrant and appear before foliage. Smooth light gray bark. Produces dark blue/black berries in the summer.