Pink Dappled Willow
Like all willow varieties the dappled willow requires plenty of moisture and full sun for optimum growth.
Pink dappled willow. The dappled willow has striking variegated white green foliage that is sometimes tinged with pink. The plant is a cultivar of salix integra a willow species that is found in certain parts of china japan and korea. Attracting the eye with its bright showy colors salix integra hakuro nishiki dappled willow is a deciduous shrub or small tree of great beauty. It s grown for its narrow leaves mottled white and pink in the spring.
Dappled willow salix integra hakuro nishiki sku 7061 weeping branches display striking pink stems and buds surrounded by foliage mottled with white green and pink highlights. The red branches offer good winter color. The red color is not nearly as vibrant as red twig dogwood which is another plant i d love to get my garden gloved hands on someday but it is a pretty shade against our white fence. Like all willows including its cousin the dappled willow flamingo willow is a very fast growing deciduous broad leaf shrub that prefers constantly moist or wet soils.
During spring your dappled willow shrub will come alive with an array of branches full of light green foliage and a hint of white on each leaf. Whether working to curb erosion near streams or to hide your yard from prying eyes as. In the fall and winter the tree really stands out with bright red stems showcasing the unique foliage which will eventually yellow and drop off. Growing dappled willow trees have leaves that are light green mottled with white in the spring and summer and the flamingo inspired new growth of deep pink color.
As the name rightly suggests the dappled willow has mottled leaves that display a combination of colors like white pink and light green. The foliage is variegated with three colors during spring white green and touches of pink giving way to white and green in summer. Dappled willow provides year round interest with its red stems in the late fall into winter into early spring. Flamingo offers nice stem and foliage color.
The tri color truly lives up to its name in color variation and graceful good looks. Native to korea and japan dappled willow shrubs salix integra hakuro nishiki are landscape multi taskers. Plus new growth emerges with a rich pink tint that leaves a fresh impression. Remove weeds and their roots from the planting area using a garden hoe.