Japanese Willow "Salic integra 'Hakaro Nishiki'
Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 6-8 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | High |
| Soil type | Adaptable, prefers moist loams |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 5-7 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Variegated white, green, and pink |
| Bloom | Yellow-green catkins |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Hardwood or softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Dogwood, Iris, Joe Pye Weed |
Where it came from
| Grower | Northern Grown |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Prune back hard in late winter or early spring to encourage best new foliage color.
Maintenance
Trim often during growing season to maintain shape and color.
Cleanup
Remove fallen leaves.
Notes
Also known as Dappled Willow. Colors best in full sun.