Dappled willow 'Hakuro-nishiki' | Salix integra Hakuro-nishiki - Height 10-20cm Width 40-50cm - 3lt

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Dappled willow is a deciduous shrub prized for its striking variegated foliage. New growth emerges in soft shades of pink and cream before maturing to green and white, creating a multi-toned effect across the canopy throughout the growing season. Leaves are small, lance-shaped and delicate in texture, giving the plant a light, airy appearance. Often trained as a standard with a rounded, mop-head form, this shrub develops a dense, compact head of growth atop a slender stem, making it a popular choice for formal planting schemes, containers and small garden spaces. The twisting, flexible stems add further interest once leaves have fallen in autumn. The plant is particularly attractive in spring, when the new pink-flushed foliage is at its most vivid, gradually softening to green and white variegation as summer progresses. Small, inconspicuous catkins appear in spring before the leaves fully emerge. These provide an early source of nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects at a time of year when little else is in flower, offering some benefit to garden biodiversity. This shrub performs best in consistently moist, fertile soil and is well suited to damp or poorly drained areas of the garden, reflecting its willow heritage. It also adapts well to container growing, provided it is not allowed to dry out.

Details

  • Pot Size

    3

  • Height (cm)

    10-20cm

  • Common Name

    Dappled willow 'Hakuro-nishiki'

  • Family

    Salicaceae

  • Type

    Shrubs

  • Time to maturity

    10–20 years

Mature Height 2-3m

Mature Width: 2-3m

Shape/habit: Multi-stemmed

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