VAruegated Japanes Willow "Standard"
Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 6-8 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 800 |
| Life expectancy | 15-20 years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | High |
| Soil type | Moist, slightly acidic, well-draining loams |
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 7.0 |
| Zones | 5-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Tree |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Pink, white, and green variegated |
| Bloom | Yellow-green |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood or hardwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Cornus (Dogwood), Iris, Astilbe |
Where it came from
| Grower | Great Lakes Grown |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Prune back hard in late winter or early spring to encourage best new foliage color. Thrives in moist locations.
Maintenance
Requires aggressive pruning if top-grafted to maintain the lollipop standard shape.
Cleanup
Rake dropped leaves in late autumn.
Notes
Clifton Park NY (Zone 5b) provides ample chilling hours. Sold as a 'Standard', meaning it is grafted onto a straight trunk.