Spiraea thunbergii ‘Mellow Yellow’ Live Shrub | #3 Container Grown | 12–15 Inches Wide | Hardy to -30°F | Golden Foliage Landscape Plant

Add year-round beauty and vibrant color to your landscape with Spiraea thunbergii ‘Mellow Yellow’, also known as Willow Leaf Spirea. This hardy ornamental shrub is loved for its 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.
This compact shrub is perfect 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 favorite that brings texture and color throughout the year. You will receive a healthy container-grown plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Spiraea thunbergii ‘Mellow Yellow’ shrub
✔️ Size: approximately 12–15 inches wide
✔️ Shipped in #3 nursery container
✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Mellow Yellow Willow Leaf Spirea
Botanical Name: Spiraea thunbergii ‘Ogon’
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Established container-grown plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred for best foliage color
Soil: Well-draining garden soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: 4–5 feet
Mature Width: 4–5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: 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