Full Grown Dappled Willow

Easily maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.

Full grown dappled willow. It is a small growing deciduous tree that is usually grown as a shrub since it only grows to between 8 and 10 feet in height. Bring out its best colors by growing the dappled willow in full sun. The brightly colored stems provide excellent winter interest. It s a fast growing variegated willow that works well as a privacy screen and is hardy in zones 4 9.

This graceful shrub is a delightful garden accent. Weeping branches display striking pink stems and buds surrounded by foliage mottled with white green and pink highlights. The dappled willow is a pretty easy plant to grow doing fine in most garden conditions. The newer stems are red while the older stems including the main trunks of the shrub turn gray.

Several weeks ago i wrote a post about one of my favorite shrubs the japanese dappled willow hakuro nishiki salix integra. The dappled willow tree salix integra is also sometimes referred to as the japanese dappled willow and the nishiki willow. These pictures were taken yesterday. I m excited to see the buds and leaves forming.

It is tolerant of sun to shade lighting exposures although full sun will allow it to develop a pinker variegation. The reddish branches in winter here on a heavily pruned pollarded top grafted specimen. Dappled willows are deciduous shrubs that grow 4 to 6 feet in height and width with judicious pruning or 15 to 20 feet when allowed to grow into trees. Dappled japanese willow tree can be grown in a range of conditions.

This willow will also do well in a variety of soils including moist soil but not standing water. Dappled willow grows well in zones 4 9 and needs partial to full sun.