Dappled Willow

Variegated Dappled Willow Bush – Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki'

Common Name: Dappled Willow, Japanese Willow, Tri-colored Willow

The Variegated Dappled Willow Bush, grows from 6 to 10 feet tall featuring very attractive variegated pink, white and green elongated leaves throughout the growing season. The cultivar name ‘Hakuro-nishiki’ refers to the blend of colors in the variegated leaves. In spring, the new foliage emerges pink then maturing to various shades of pink, white and green. But the show doesn't stop with the colorful foliage. During winter, the bright red stems are very showy in the landscape.

Landscape & Garden Uses

The small to medium size makes Variegated Dappled Willow a perfect fit for smaller landscapes or garden spaces. The beautiful foliage is best set off against a dark background or around shrubs with deep foliage color. For a striking display, plant beside or in front of deep purple foliage plants such as a Loropetalum or near a red leafed Japanese Maple. The Variegated Dappled Willow is an excellent choice for a specimen plant in an open space or near a water feature. They will thrive in low areas that are generally more moist so do well in low-lying areas. It will also do well in a large container.

Suggested Spacing: 4 to 5 feet apart for solid hedge; 10 feet or more apart for space between plants

USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5a-9 Find Your Zone 

Plant Type:  Deciduous Tree Form Shrub

Height at Maturity: 6-10' depending on pruning

Width at Maturity: 5-7' depending on pruning

Spacing:  4-5' apart for solid hedge; 10'+ apart for space between plants

Flower Color: Yellow

Flower Size: 1"

Flowering Period: Early Spring

Flower Type: Catkins

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Pink, White and Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Berries:  No

Berry Color: NA

Sun Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade

Water Needs:  Average,

Soil Type:  Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt 

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist

Soil pH: 6.0 – 8.0 (Moderately Acid to Moderately Alkaline)

Maintenance / Care: Low to Average

Attracts: Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer, Erosion, Wet Soil, Black Walnut