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Buy Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'

Also Known As

Salix integra 'Alba Maculata'
Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki'
Dappled Willow
Hakuro Nishiki Japanese Willow
Nishiki Willow

Plant type

tree, shrub, perennial

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 6'-12'

planting zones

5b-9b

3 inch pot | $15

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Fewer than 2 at Secret Garden Growers

1 gallon | $21.4

Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

Fewer than 5 at Maples N More Nursery

3 gallon | $37.45

Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

Fewer than 3 at Maples N More Nursery

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Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' plant details

Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub or tree with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'

Plant type: perennial shrub or tree
Plant family: salicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: bare root shipping available, border plant, hedge, showy, small tree, spotted leaves, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The rare and graceful has a superbly elegant habit and eye-catching foliage that is brilliantly variegated with large patches of white and pink most of the season. This attractive cultivar features fast-growth to 4-6', this shrub in wonderful as part of a water feature or in a large pot. A striking accent plant that is sure to be noticed. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Dappled Willow has striking foliage dappled with pink, green and white. Brightly colored stems provide winter interest. Colorful accent plant that can be used as a hedge. This bush can be maintained at 6' - 10' or trained into tree form. Dappled Willow does not bloom but appears to be covered in white blooms on the new growth. This bush loves water.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Most un-willow like willow we have ever seen…4-6' deciduous shrub with stunning tri-colored green, pink and cream leaves. Well mannered. Nice as a specimen or mixed in with perennials, dwarf conifers…appropriate for the rock garden and waterside. Can you say versatile? Sun to part shade, moist to wet soils, protect from hot winds.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Clumps of Hosta 'Green Thumb' are composed of 1.5" round dark green leaves, truly a miniature...perfect for the rock garden, multiplies well.

By: Noname Nursery

A beautiful willow with color that is hard to find anywhere else. The foliage first emerges green in early spring, forming a dense backdrop for the growth in mid-summer which is variegated pink and white with tiny green speckles. As summer progresses the growing tips become more and more pink until the plant seems to have three layers - green in the back, white in the middle, and pink in the front.

This is a tough tree or shrub that is easy to grow and can be pruned short for a hedge or grown into tree form for larger sites. Commonly, this tree is seen with multiple trunks braided together at a young age to create a living fence. Several years ago we found a nursery in Portland, Oregon who uses these trees to make furniture by weaving the branches to form lawn chairs, tables, and benches!

Because the initial growth is green, this is a fast growing plant - especially compared to other variegated plants which tend to grow slower. It is also one of the few plants to hold a consistently pink or white color throughout the summer and looks fantastic planted with yellow and purple plants nearby for the best contrast possible.

By: Red Panda Nursery

For the sparkling look in the garden, this variegated willow has pink, white and green tones in the foliage. A deciduous, large shrub to small tree, to 6-10 ft tall and wide, has lightly drooping branches. For full sun to partial shade. Likes fertilizer and a bit of spring pruning to encourage variegation on new growth as well. Prefers occasionally wet soil for best color. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4. Also known as S. integra 'Albo- maculata'

By: Cistus Nursery

Guaranteed to brighten your mood, the leaves of this willow are light pink, white and sea green. Occasional hard pruning will keep this beauty reined in if you have a tighter space. Perhaps you'll enjoy the reddish, arching winter branches lined with diamond droplets. Place it against a dark background for maximum contrast, maximum effect. 7' x 7'.Minimum temperature: -10°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Deciduous, gracefully arching shrub. The slender leaves emerge as glossy bright pink, then mature into a white, green and pink variegation. Fall color is yellow. Stems are bright red in the winter. Growth Rate fast, 12-18" annually

By: Garden World

Bright pink stems with leaves that emerge almost white, but quickly turn to green, pink and white. Gets to be quite large, but can easily be pruned to keep it smaller.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Making an eager upward thrust, the young pink and white leaves of graceful 'Hakuro Nishiki' are dappled with green; it's a most dramatic counterpoint to the gray-green, cream-streaked mature foliage. As the year goes on, interest persists: the somber light of winter is relieved by polished, red-hued stems, and early spring brings out pendant catkins. This deserves the spotlight a dark background planting affords. Like all Willows, it thrives in moist soils. Prune in early spring to promote its elegant display.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A novelty with mottled white and pink leaves that appear to be incapable of photosynthesis and yet it is a vigorous shrub with a low, mounded form. Young twigs are a rich burgundy adding further ornamental interest. Plant height appears to be variable in different parts of the state. Full sun with ample moisture. Hardy to 0F.

By: Native Sons

Pink new growth turns variegated white/pink/green. Regular water. Prune for size & best color. Zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

A loosely branched shrub with bright pink shoots which open to mottled pink, cream & green variegated leaves. A real showstopper in our gardens. Red stems in winter. The Japanese name refers to the brocade coloring of the leaves. From Japan. Can be pruned into a Standard. (AKA, S. integra 'Alba Maculata'. Needs shearing to maintain variegation.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

The white and pink variegation lasts all season on this dense, fast growing (to 5') standard. zone 5

By: Whitman Farms

This tree or large shrub has a delicate appearance with graceful branches, yet hardy for colder winters. This Japanese willow will have an equal spread and height and can reach 20' by 25' at maturity. Leaves are variegated, slender and slightly serrated. New wood emerges salmon pink holding leaves that are mottled with white. In fall the foliage takes on the pink coloration.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

The dappled willow has narrow leaves that are light green spotted with white and pink. The overall effect is of white through the summer. This is an easy perennial (a shrub we cut down each spring) for the wet or well drained garden.

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