{"product_id":"ogon-japanese-zelkova-live-grafted-tree-12-inch-tall-plant-1-year-graft-zelkova-serrata-ogon-golden-foliage-tree","title":"Ogon Japanese Zelkova – 12 Inch Tall Live Grafted Tree | Zelkova serrata 'Ogon' with Golden Foliage","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd brilliant color and elegant structure to your landscape with \u003cstrong\u003eZelkova serrata 'Ogon'\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rare Japanese Zelkova cultivar known for its striking golden foliage. This ornamental tree produces vibrant yellow-gold leaves that brighten the garden throughout the growing season, creating a stunning contrast against darker plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Ogon' combines the graceful branching structure and durability of Japanese Zelkova with exceptional foliage color, making it an outstanding specimen tree for collectors, landscape enthusiasts, and gardeners seeking something unique. Its upright growth habit and colorful foliage make it ideal for accent plantings, Japanese gardens, mixed borders, and focal-point landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a \u003cstrong\u003e1-year-old graft\u003c\/strong\u003e, professionally propagated to preserve the unique characteristics of this cultivar. The healthy plants are shipped approximately 12 inches tall and are ready to establish in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Zelkova serrata 'Ogon'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 12 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-year-old grafted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare ornamental tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, rooted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ogon Japanese Zelkova\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zelkova serrata 'Ogon'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous ornamental tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-year grafted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright golden-yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright and vase-shaped with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically hardy in zones 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, when young and properly maintained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun for the most vibrant golden foliage color. Provide regular watering during the first growing seasons to encourage strong root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"MikesPlants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499588939908,"sku":null,"price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify3_36_08e61b80-c9a2-4aea-ac31-c469b50f6911.jpg?v=1783659453","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/ogon-japanese-zelkova-live-grafted-tree-12-inch-tall-plant-1-year-graft-zelkova-serrata-ogon-golden-foliage-tree","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}