{"product_id":"spiraea-thunbergii-mellow-yellow-live-shrub-3-container-grown-12-15-inches-wide-hardy-to-30-f-golden-foliage-landscape-plant","title":"Spiraea thunbergii ‘Mellow Yellow’ Live Shrub | #3 Container | Hardy Ornamental Shrub with Golden Foliage","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd year-round beauty and vibrant color to your landscape with Spiraea thunbergii ‘Mellow Yellow’, also known as Willow Leaf Spirea. This hardy ornamental shrub features glowing golden foliage, delicate white spring blooms, and stunning seasonal color changes. In early spring, clusters of small white flowers bloom along the branches before bright golden-yellow willow-like leaves emerge. As the seasons progress, the foliage transitions to chartreuse in summer and beautiful orange and pink shades in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compact shrub is ideal for foundation plantings, borders, hedges, or accent landscaping in sunny gardens. Cold hardy down to -30°F, Mellow Yellow Spirea is an easy-care landscape plant that provides texture and color throughout the year. You will receive a healthy container-grown plant similar in size and condition to the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 live Spiraea thunbergii ‘Mellow Yellow’ shrub\u003cbr\u003eSize: approximately 12–15 inches wide\u003cbr\u003eShipped in #3 nursery container\u003cbr\u003eHealthy, rooted landscape plant\u003cbr\u003eSecure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Mellow Yellow Willow Leaf Spirea\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Spiraea thunbergii ‘Ogon’\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Stage: Established container-grown plant\u003cbr\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun preferred for best foliage color\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining garden soil\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003cbr\u003eMature Height: 4–5 feet\u003cbr\u003eMature Width: 4–5 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–8\u003cbr\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a sunny location to maintain the brightest golden foliage color. Light pruning after flowering helps encourage dense growth and keeps the shrub neatly shaped.\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":"RhododendronsandMore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499604013188,"sku":null,"price":213.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/ListingShopify2_44_09724c37-63af-47a5-b7d2-8271850618b5.jpg?v=1783660311","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/spiraea-thunbergii-mellow-yellow-live-shrub-3-container-grown-12-15-inches-wide-hardy-to-30-f-golden-foliage-landscape-plant","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}