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‘Hakuro Nishiki’

Willow - Dappled

Salix integra

'Hakuro Nishiki'

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Hakuro Nishiki Salix in tree form with white foliage in the landscape Hakuro Nishiki dappled willow's green and white foliage
  • Unique foliage
  • Durable
  • Always popular
Description

The Japanese dappled willow is noted for its striking white-green-pink foliage. Its slender branches are always moving in the breeze. Regular shearing is necessary to maintain leaf variegation. Very popular!

USDA Zone
4 - 7 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
4 - 6'
Width
4 - 6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Early spring
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Variegated
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Salix, Common name: Willow - Dappled, Retail program: Local Roots®, 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

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