Light
Some sun for color. Afternoon shade in hot climates keeps the white from scorching.
Growing guide · Shrubs
Salix integra
How to grow Dappled Willow 'Hakuro Nishiki'.
Flower colors, from the leaves.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun
- Water
- High
- Zones
- 4–8
- Size
- 6–8 ft tall and wide unpruned; 4–5 ft with regular pruning
- Spacing
- 4–5 ft apart.
- Pets
- Not pet-safe; keep out of reach
Water
Weekly, more in heat. Willows like moisture and handle wet spots.
Planting and soil
Average to moist soil. A good choice near a downspout or a low spot.
Feeding
Light fertilizer in spring.
Pruning
Late winter: cut back by a third to a half, or to 12 in. for a full renewal. Shear again in early summer for a second flush of pink.
Through the year
Pink and white new growth in spring, greener by late summer. Red stems in winter.
If something's off
Brown leaf edges mean dry roots or hot sun. Leaf spots and aphids are common and rarely serious.
Why we stock it: Months of color without a single flower.
Dappled Willow 'Hakuro Nishiki'from $89.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it
Dappled Willow 'Hakuro Nishiki'from $89.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it