Garden Goods Direct Shrubs Dappled Willow

Bright pink shoots open to creamy white and green variegated leaves on this graceful willow shrub. Heavy fertilization will maintain its color. Dappled Willows can also be trained into a small tree and can usually be found in shrub and tree forms.

Dappled Willow, also known as Salix Integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’, is native to the gardens of Japan, and expresses a semi weeping form. This deciduous shrub’s vibrant, distinctive leaves unravel from the buds in spring with a mix of cream, green and pink colors. As the new growth begins to mature, pink coloration will subside, leaving a creamy white and gray-green variegated leaf.

This color Dappled Willow displays good winter interest with red stems that disperses with the landscape. This deciduous shrub tends to be very versatile and fast-growing. It is easy to take care of looks classy in your garden. Salix Integra grows best when planted in full to partial sun, which will ensure its dramatic foliage color.