Dappled Willow is a compact multi-stemmed deciduous shrub grown for its variegated foliage on red stems. The foliage emerges pink, matures to green with white speckles, and gradually shifts to mostly green as summer progresses. The flowers are insignificant. Thrives in full sun, or afternoon shade in southern climates, and consistently well-drained soils. Type: Shrub Origins: East Asia and Serbia Height: 4' - 6' Spread: 5' - 7' Spacing: 6' USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Season of Interest: Multiple-Seasons MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Avoid dry soils. Prune as needed in late winter early spring. Susceptible to various diseases, including blights, powdery mildew, leaf spots and cankers. Possible pests include aphids, scale, borers, and lacebugs. Prune as needed in late winter to early spring. A prolific spreader, plant in contained area and remove root suckers to prevent colonization. LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Woodland Gardens, and Foundation Planting. COMPANION PLANTS: Dogwood, Geranium, Hydrangea IMAGES: Photos by OSU Landscape Plants, Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.This item is shipped direct from our grower to your door. Free Shipping included for this item.
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