Salix integra Hakuro Nishiki Dappled Willow

Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki', commonly known as Dappled Willow, is a versatile deciduous shrub prized for its colorful foliage and stems. This cultivar typically forms a multi-stemmed shrub with an arching, weeping habi. The foliage of 'Hakuro Nishiki' is the main attraction, featuring variegated leaves splashed with shades of pink, white, and green on red stems. In the spring, small, gold catkins appear, the flower of this shrub. Dappled Willow is relatively fast-growing and can reach heights of 6 to 10 feet, making it suitable for use as a specimen plant, hedge, or accent in mixed borders. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade, although it can tolerate a wide range of soil and light conditions.