Forsythia suspensa
Olive Family: Oleaceae
Forsythia is a deciduous shrub often grown as an ornamental for early spring. The fruit of some species are used medicinally, although its efficacy is not well supported by modern scientific research.
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Forsythia, a medium-sized shrub well-known for its brilliant yellow spring flower display, is known by a wealth of colloquial and common names, including golden-bell, weeping forsythia, weeping goldbells, and in Chinese, lian qiao 连翘. [3]

The genus name comes from William Forsyth, a prominent Scottish botanist of the 18th century. He was a founding member and head gardener of the Royal Horticultural Society of The U.K.

Trees less than 25 to 30 feet in height are generally considered small. Many small trees are comparatively very fast growing providing the new landscape with quick shade; yet, many are comparatively short-lived (15-25 years). They are ideal for informal groupings as they require much less room than larger specimens. Many small trees provide major interest and accent with seasonal bloom, seed pods, and fall color, thus making excellent specimen plantings.

Small and intermediate size trees play an important role in the landscape. They can be quite functional and offer seasonal beauty. These trees are generally very easy to maintain and require a minimum of pruning. The limited space in urban settings requires the extensive use of small and intermediate sized trees. This is especially true in street, mall, and plaza projects, where a pavement will completely surround the tree and utilities (telephone, electrical) wires are either above or below ground. One needs to choose a tree which will remain relatively small in stature but offer large aesthetic benefits. Residential landscapes utilize many of these trees as "understory" trees in natural areas where shade is a factor. Blooms, berries and foliage color are also strong assets for most of the trees in this group.