Welcome to our Plant Library! This is a new feature on our website to showcase the vast selection of plants that we carry across different seasons. We are continuously adding products, so if you are looking for a specific plant not listed below, we encourage you to call or visit to see if we have it in stock!
Dappled Willow Tree Form
Botanical Name: Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’ (standard form)
Common Name: Dappled Willow Tree
Mature Height and Width:
6–10′ tall × 6–8′ wide (canopy dimension on grafted standard)
Growth Habit: Tree-form shrub grafted onto a single clear trunk. Rounded to broadly spherical canopy composed of dense fine branching. Rapid growth rate; requires periodic pruning to maintain shape and variegation intensity.
Foliage Description: Variegated narrow lanceolate leaves emerging pink in spring, transitioning to white and green mottled foliage through summer. New growth strongest in color. Moderate to dense canopy with fine-textured branching.
Flower Description: Small inconspicuous catkins in early spring; not ornamental at landscape scale.
Bloom Time: Early spring (non-ornamental catkins).
Fall Color: Yellow; foliage drops late in season.
Light Requirements: Full sun for best variegation and color intensity.
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4–8 (reliable in Northeast Zones 5–7).
Notable Landscape Uses: Foundation accent; courtyard feature; patio planting; small garden focal point; mixed border vertical accent.
Deer Resistance: Low to Moderate
Tender new growth frequently browsed in Northeast Zones 5–7.