Salix Integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’
Sun Requirement: Full Sun/Part Shade
Height: 4-5 ft.
Width: 4-5 ft.
Planting Zone: 4
The Japanese Dappled Willow (
Salix integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki'*) is
a fast-growing, deciduous shrub or small tree, known for its striking pink, white, and green mottled foliage. Ideal for USDA Zones 4-7, it thrives in full sun and wet, moist soils. This shrub is often grown for colorful spring and summer foliage.
Key Characteristics & Care
Foliage: New leaves emerge as bright pink, maturing into a mottled mix of white, green, and pink.
- Stem Color: Reddish stems provide winter interest after the leaves fall.
- Light: Thrives in full sun (6+ hours) to partial shade; best color occurs in full sun.
- Water: Prefers moist to wet soil and is ideal for rain gardens, but needs consistent water, especially in summer.
- Pruning: Heavy pruning in spring (before new growth) is necessary to keep the shrub compact and encourage more pink coloring.
- Uses: Excellent for hedges, screens, or as a focal point (when grafted as a tree form standard).
