Salix integra 'Hakura Nishiki'
Type: Deciduous shrub
Family: Salicaceae
Size 1.25m high and wide (4ft high and wide)
Zone: Hardy to Zone 4
Bloom Description: Yellowish
Sun: Full sun to light shade
Water: Medium to wet
Maintenance: Medium
Suggested Use: Hedge, Rain Garden
Flower: Insignificant
Leaf: Colorful
Other: Winter Interest
Tolerate: Erosion, Wet Soil, Black Walnut
Soil: Well-drained
An extremely attractive foliage to brighten up the garden. Striking variegated foliage of white, pink, and green. Orange-coral stems add winter interest. Ideal plant to use in mixed shrub borders. Excellent selection for the edge of a pond, stream or other body of water.
Key to Sucess: Prune hard in early spring to maintain desired size and form.Plant with triple mix and liquid transplanter fertilizer for planting success.