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CHROMATICA™

Willow - Dappled

Salix integra

'Royal'

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Chromatica salix in the landscape. Chromatica salix variegated foliage. Chromatica salix in the landscape.
  • Unique foliage
  • Durable
  • Deer resistant
Description

The love out there for 'Hakuro Nishiki' willow is apparent every spring when house after house lights up with its distinctive white and pink foliage. This selection is an improvement on that old standard, with substantially more pink in the spring flush. It offers the same durability and reliability but with far more appeal at retail and in the landscape.

USDA Zone
4 - 7 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
5-8'
Width
6-8'
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Variegated

Soil

Thrives in moist, slightly acidic soils, but is, overall, adaptable.

Pruning

Trim in early summer, once variegation fades, to get a fresh flush of colorful new growth.

Uses

Specimen; mixed borders; mass plantings.

Growing Tips

Small, pussywillow-like catkins in early spring are appealing, but foliage is the main reason to grow this plant. The unique pink, white, and green variegation fades as it matures, so frequent pruning or trimming is the best strategy for keeping it colorful.

Features: Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Cut flower, Clay soil, New

Filters: Botanical genus: Salix, Common name: Willow - Dappled, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Variegated foliage

Features: Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Cut flower, Clay soil, New

Filters: Botanical genus: Salix, Common name: Willow - Dappled, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Variegated foliage