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Variegated Dappled Willow Tree

Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-9 Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Deciduous Tree Form Shrub

Height at Maturity: 6-10′ depending on pruning

Width at Maturity: 5-7′ depending on pruning

Spacing: We recommend using as a specimen or small groups with plants spaced at least 6′

Flower Color: Yellow

Flower Size: 1″

Flowering Period: Early Spring

Flower Type: Catkins

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Pink, White and Green

Fragrant Foliage: No

Berries: No

Berry Color: NA

Sun Needs: Full Sun to Part Shade

Water Needs: Average,

Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist

Soil pH: 6.0 – 8.0 (Moderately Acid to Moderately Alkaline)

Maintenance / Care: Low to Average

Attracts: Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer, Erosion, Wet Soil, Black Walnut

Description

The Variegated Dappled Willow, commonly called Dappled Japanese Willow, Variegated Willow, or Tri-color Dappled Willow, is a more compact cultivar of Salix integra. This tree form specimen grows from 6 to 10 feet tall featuring very attractive variegated pink, white and green elongated leaves throughout the growing season. The cultivar name ‘Hakuro-nishiki’ refers to the blend of colors in the variegated leaves. In spring, the new foliage emerges pink then maturing to various shades of pink, white and green. But the show doesn’t stop with the colorful foliage. During winter, the bright red stems are very showy in the landscape.

Landscape & Garden Uses

While we offer this plant in shrub form, we also offer it in a single-trunk tree, which makes for an outstanding specimen in the landscape. That said, supply is limited. These trees are grafted to a compatible, strong and straight growing, upright willow trunk. Its smaller size makes it a perfect fit for smaller landscapes or garden spaces. The beautiful foliage is best set off against a dark background or around shrubs with dark foliage color. For a striking display, plant beside, in front of or behind deep purple foliage plants such as a dwarf Loropetalum. The tree form Dappled Willow is an excellent choice for a specimen plant in an open space or near a water feature. They will thrive in low areas that are generally more moist. It will also do well in a large container.

Growing Preferences

The Dappled Willow is easy to grow in wide range of soils. It prefers a consistently moist but well-drained soil of average fertility. That said, established plants will tolerate dry periods much better than other willow species. It will tolerate clay soil but we recommend amending with organic matter such as compost or a planting mix. It likes full to mostly sun in zones 5a-7a, but will appreciate some shade or filtered sun during the hottest afternoon hours in zones further south. No pruning is necessary however the plant responds well to light pruning and shearing during the active growing season, which stimulates more pink new growth. Cease pruning two months prior to the average first-frost date in your area. Heavy pruning to reduce the size of the canopy should be done while the plant is dormant, in either early winter or very early spring before catkins any new leaves appear.

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The tree came in perfect condition. I know that I can always count of Wilson Bros to send me quality products. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio and products that I can’t find here are, in most cases, available at Wilsons. I have had products sent from Cincinnati stores and they don’t come close to the condition that Wilson’s are in when they arrive. I also have sent them questions about other plants that I have (not bought from them) and they can’t go wrong with Wilson Bros.———————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I live this beautiful tree. I was excited when it arrived as expected. It was healthy and is thriving in it’s new home. It was just a little smaller than I anticipated. I had ordered this from another company years ago when I lived up north. The difference was I was sent the bush version instead of the tree form. So happy that I ordered here instead! They got everything right!——————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Arrived in excellent condition and looking exactly as described. I have owned one of these trees before at another house so I was very pleased and I’m looking forward to many years of enjoying this tree————————————————–Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Plant arrived healthy and beautiful. I planted the next day and it is thriving.——————————-Thanks for the awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come!:) Beth Steele | WBG

It arrived, packaged nicely, and healthy. It already had growth on it and has a very pretty shape to it. Since it’s planting it has many more branches and leaves on it. I love this little tree and look forward to seeing it grow into full maturity.———————————————Thanks for the photos! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I was happy plant was about 3 feet tall upon arrival. The top has some filling out to do but so far so good.———————————–thanks for the photos! Thanks for the awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Plants are always packaged well & arrive healthy & eager to grow. The dappled color is beginning to show up more. Very pleased with this tree form & the anticipated size,—————————————Thanks for the photos! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I have wanted one of these little topiary trees fir a long time. I immediately potted it and it is already trying to push a bud. Happy customer here.——————————————————————–One of my favs! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Shrubs very securely packed. I immediately planted using espoma bio tone in planting hole. Two days later we had a nice rain to settle it in. I believe I will have success.————————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Received my order and was extremely pleased with the way they were packaged. Since it is the heart of the winter here, I have them in a cool, shaded place until I can plant in the spring. Keeping my fingers crossed that they grow and thrive here.———————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The plant came packaged very nicely, and in very good condition. The plant looks very healthy and happy.—————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Ordered the 1 gal Variegated/Dappled Willow Tree specifically for its smaller growth profile. Shipping was fast, and the tree was securely packaged and arrived in excellent condition. Planted as directed, and so-far-so-good. It’s small, but has a sturdy trunk (albeit a little crooked, but hey it gives it character)! All-in-all we love our new tree and highly recommend Wilson Bros Gardens. I plan to visit their on-line page for our future landscaping needs.——————————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The tree arrived packaged up nicely! It’s in perfect shape, I’m very happy with this purchase!———————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I love my little tree. So far so good. It was packaged very well and was easy to plant. I have had no issues with the website or the tree to date.—————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

The willow tree was well-packed and arrived without any damage, as usual
I can’t wait to see how big it will be and how it will look like next year
My only complain, or better to say my wish, will be I hope the trunk will be a bit taller.—————————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Another beautiful specimen from Wilson Bros! The quality is always first rate with a quick delivery time. It’s why I keep coming back again and again!———————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I was really surprised when I saw the size of the Willow trees. I thought they would be a lot smaller. Very healthy and doing great. Can’t wait to see them coming out next spring.————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I received all of these plants in great shape. I hope to get one of your eucalyptus trees in the fall!——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! Beth | WBG 🙂

My order came carefully packaged, looking very healthy and tall! The tree is good two feet tall; I did not expect that but I am happy! I can’t wait to put it in the ground once it defrosts. Thank you for the great product; I will be back!————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Over the last year I have purchased a number of trees from Wilson Bros. and I am very satisfied with their service. Packaged trees arrive on my doorstep no more than 2 working days after order confirmation and always in good condition. Prices are reasonable and their listed information, including planting advice, on the available trees available is excellent.——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

I love this plant. We just got an early very wet snow so I am hoping this plant survived. Looking forward to spring.————————————–If you are within the plant hardiness zones, it will probably be fine. We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂

They seem to be doing ok! I’m keeping them in the shade right for the most part right now because we are in the dead of summer down here. They are about 3 feet tall with a small trunk at the moment. I put them in a larger pot and some leaves are turning brown. I have another nishiki that did this to me and died … and one that is still kicking from a few years ago. Hoping these two make it! I love the look!———————————We are glad you are pleased with your purchase! Let us know if you have any problems. Hopefully they will be just fine! Thanks for the review! Beth | WBG 🙂

Tree-form Dappled Willow arrived in fine condition. Looks great! No problems.————————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂