{"product_id":"cornus-kousa-summer-games-12-inch-chinese-dogwood-live-plant-with-variegated-foliage","title":"Cornus kousa 'Summer Games' – 12 Inch Chinese Dogwood Live Plant with Variegated Foliage","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd exceptional color and interest to your landscape with this 12-inch tall Cornus kousa 'Summer Games', a 1-year graft ready for planting. This rare Chinese Dogwood cultivar is prized for its uniquely variegated foliage, featuring leaves streaked, dappled, and splashed with cream, pink, and white throughout the growing season. The eye-catching foliage creates a vibrant display that stands out in gardens, borders, and ornamental tree collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the tree matures, it develops the elegant branching structure and seasonal beauty that make Kousa Dogwoods highly sought after by collectors and landscape enthusiasts. Perfect as a specimen tree or focal point, 'Summer Games' brings year-round visual appeal to any outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Cornus kousa 'Summer Games' plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approximately 12 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-year grafted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, rooted specimen\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 Summer Games Chinese Dogwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cornus kousa 'Summer Games'\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 graft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil rich in organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 feet\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 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny location to maximize the vibrant variegation. Regular watering during establishment will help promote healthy growth and maintain the foliage's bright coloration throughout the season.\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":"Prosperity Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67646043881608,"sku":"sku-46765037977799","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/ListingShopify3_68.jpg?v=1791485227","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/cornus-kousa-summer-games-12-inch-chinese-dogwood-live-plant-with-variegated-foliage","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}