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Salix integra 'Hakaro Nishiki'
Japanese Dappled Willow
- Tricolor variegation of green white and pink
- Red stems in winter
- A standout in the spring landscape
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Thrives in consistently moist soils but tolerates somewhat drier soil than some other willows. Some afternoon shade is beneficial in hot summer climates. Pruning can be done in late winter/early spring. Plants can be fertilized lightly in early spring with a balanced fertilizer or organic compost, established plants may need it less frequently. Mulching is beneficial.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Vigorous
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Cold Tolerant
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Variegated
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Early Color
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Salix
Common Name: Japanese Dappled Willow
Deciduous shrub with attractive variegated foliage that emerges pink and gradually matures to green as summer progresses. Small yellowish catkins bloom in early spring. Stems of new growth turn red in fall providing winter interest. Great as a specimen, in group plantings and shrub borders.