Ogon Japanese Zelkova – Live Grafted Tree | 12 Inch Tall Plant | 1 Year Graft | Zelkova serrata 'Ogon' | Golden Foliage Tree

Add brilliant color and elegant structure to your landscape with Zelkova serrata 'Ogon', a rare and highly sought-after 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 landscape plants.

'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 truly unique. Its upright growth habit and colorful foliage make it ideal for accent plantings, Japanese gardens, mixed borders, and focal-point landscapes.

This offering is a 1-year-old graft, professionally propagated to preserve the unique characteristics of this desirable cultivar.

These healthy plants are shipped approximately 12 inches tall and are ready to establish in your garden.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Zelkova serrata 'Ogon'
✔️ Approximately 12 inches tall
✔️ 1-year-old grafted plant
✔️ Rare ornamental tree
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌳 Growing Information
Common Name: Ogon Japanese Zelkova
Botanical Name: Zelkova serrata 'Ogon'
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree
Growth Stage: 1-year grafted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of conditions
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Foliage Color: Bright golden-yellow
Growth Habit: Upright and vase-shaped with age
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: Typically hardy in zones 5–8
Container Friendly: Yes, when young and properly maintained

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for the most vibrant golden foliage color. Provide regular watering during the first growing seasons to encourage strong root development.