Problems With Dappled Willow

Once the willow is established and growing rapidly a little nibbling won t be a problem.

Problems with dappled willow. By the plant doc on june 10 2006 10 08 am tammy it is kinda hard to tell by the picture but it looks like something has eaten the leaves away. Avoid planting dappled willow near your water pipes drains and even any water features as their roots could end up causing problems. Just like any plant in the willow family their roots will seek out water. Dappled willow salix integra hakuro nishiki sku 7061.

Dappled willow is a very fast grower. It does not look like it was planted too deep. Two concerns to keep in mind. This graceful shrub is a delightful garden accent.

I have to trim the dappled willow back a few times during the summer and fall to make sure it doesn t take over our pretty magnolia janes. The tree leafed out as usual but today i noticed that on one half of the tree all the leaves have completely turned brown. Weeping branches display striking pink stems and buds surrounded by foliage mottled with white green and pink highlights. Even dry spells and fungal diseases can cause this condition.

Is that the case or have they just been dropping. Dappled willow problem gardening reference gardening in 2006. Plant the dappled willow tree in an area with full sun or light shade and moist fertile well drained soil. The brightly colored stems provide excellent winter interest.

Dappled willows are susceptible to disease and pests and as such require special care to thrive. The leaves are still soft not crunchy and when i scraped a tiny bit. Willows are forgiving of their soil conditions but they prefer a ph level between 5 6 to 7 8 and moist. My dappled willow in tree form has been living very happily for 3 years in my front yard facing east.

Growth habit of the dappled willow shrub when young is upright and outward in all directions. The tender young shoots of a dappled willow seem to be a favorite of rabbits so you may want to cage in your new plant with chicken wire to prevent nibbling. Browning of leaves is caused by under watering exposure to frost and fungal diseases. Easily maintained at a smaller size with regular.

The tree will tolerate sandy clay and somewhat dry soil once established. Just looking at the lack of space between the branches of the magnolia janes and dappled willow shows you the importance of not planting these shrubs too close to each other. If you want to keep the willow in a natural form simply cut off select branches down to the ground with pruning shears to thin the willow out every 1 or 2 years. Information on dappled willow shrubs care.

To prune a dappled willow wait until early winter when the weather has turned cold for good in your area and the plant has gone dormant.