'Hakuro Nishiki' Dappled Willow (Salix)
Shrub
- Striking tri-color foliage turns heads all season long!
- New growth emerges as a bright shell-pink.
- Stems turn red in late fall for winter interest.
- Compact and elegant habit.
- Zones 4-7, sun/part sun, 6′ tall x 6′ wide at maturity.
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Common name: Dappled willow
Zone: 4 - 7
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 6' x 6'
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Pink, white, & green
Season of interest: Year-round
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Rare & unusual, rain gardens, low flammability, deer resistant, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, container gardening, cottage gardening, massing, ornamental, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun). The best color develops in full sun. In hotter climates, they appreciate afternoon shade.
Water: Grows best when the soil is consistently moist. Try to maintain a regular water schedule by supplementing rainfall, but don't overwater!
Spacing: 5 - 7 ft
Fertilizing: Generally unnecessary, but a slow-release fertilizer can be applied in early spring if soils are poor, growth is slow, or foliage color is dull.
Winterizing: No special care going into winter. Wait to prune until early spring.
Maintenance & pruning: Handles pruning and shearing, which promotes better color and maintains a manageable size. Prune during dormancy in the early spring. You may hard prune it down to about 12" every few years, which will produce a lot of regrowth and a very dense plant. Thin branches for a more open form.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
