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Dappled Willow – Stunning Color & Fast Growth for Your Yard 🌸
A Show-Stopping Shrub for Year-Round Beauty
The Dappled Willow (Salix integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki') is a fast-growing, color-changing shrub that's truly a head-turner. New growth emerges a bright pink, matures to creamy white and green variegated leaves, and creates a breathtaking, ever-changing show from spring through fall. Whether used as a small ornamental tree or a colorful privacy hedge, this plant brings serious beauty to any space.
You might hear it called many names—Tricolor Dappled Willow, Variegated Willow, or simply Dappled Willow Bush—but no matter what you call it, it’s always a favorite for adding vibrant, dynamic color to the landscape!
Why Choose a Dappled Willow?
✔ Eye-catching pink, white, and green foliage
✔ Fast-growing and adaptable shrub or small tree
✔ Perfect for hedges, borders, or accent plants
✔ Easy to maintain with light pruning
✔ Cold-hardy in USDA Zones 4-9
Growing & Care Tips
- Sunlight: Full sun for the best pink coloration; can handle partial shade
- Soil: Moist, well-draining soil (great near ponds or wetter areas)
- Watering: Moderate; loves consistent moisture, especially during establishment
- Growth Rate: Fast – can grow several feet per year with good care
- Pruning: Light pruning in late winter or early spring encourages denser growth and vibrant color
Perfect Companions for Your Dappled Willow
Pair it with other willow family favorites like the graceful Weeping Willow or the early-blooming Pussy Willow for a stunning water-wise or springtime garden design. You can also browse more options in our Shrubs & Bushes Collection and Fast-Growing Plants Collection to find the perfect planting partners. 🌱
Common Questions About Dappled Willow
Is the Dappled Willow a tree or a bush?
It can be grown as either! Left alone, it forms a large, colorful bushy shrub. Trained on a standard, it becomes a small ornamental tree—perfect for small yards!
How big does a Dappled Willow get?
Typically grows 6–10 feet tall and 5–7 feet wide, but regular pruning can easily keep it smaller if desired.
Is the Dappled Willow fast-growing?
Absolutely! This plant is considered a very fast grower and can add 2–4 feet of growth per year under the right conditions.
Why Buy From Weaver Family Farms Nursery?
🌱 Small Family Farm – Midwest Grown
At Weaver Family Farms Nursery, every plant is nurtured by hand on our licensed small family farm. We take pride in offering healthy, vigorous plants ready to thrive in your landscape. Thank you for supporting a real American family business
Shipping
Shipping
All of our trees ship Bareroot which means they will ship with no soil and no pot. This allows the plants to have a safer trip through the mail as well as to cut down on shipping costs majorly. The roots will be carefully removed from the pot they are growing in, and then wrapped in moist material with the roots sealed up to keep them moist during transit.
Shipping Restrictions
Shipping Restrictions
To follow your state regulations, we can not ship this plant to California, AZ, AK, HI
Deliveries to WA, UT, ID, NV, MT, ND, and SD MUST be shipped Bareroot.
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Will My Plant Have Leaves?
Will My Plant Have Leaves?
The arrival of your plant may vary depending on the season you order. In zone 6, plants have leaves during the growing season but not in late fall, winter, or early spring when they are dormant.
Bareroot Vs Potted Plants
Bareroot Vs Potted Plants
Our method involves combining potted and bareroot plants. They are initially grown in pots before being carefully shipped without the pot or heavy dirt, as per shipping regulations. The plant is then sent to you bareroot.
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What Is A Dormant Tree?
What Is A Dormant Tree?
A dormant tree is a deciduous plant that appears asleep and does not have leaves upon arrival. Proper planting and care are necessary until it awakens in the growing season.
Click Here To See The Best Time Of Year For Planting Trees In The Ground
What Is A Grow Zone?
What Is A Grow Zone?
A grow zone is the precise USDA zone where you reside. Certain plants are not adaptable to colder zones, while others struggle in warmer zones. Familiarizing yourself with your zone and the plant's compatibility is vital. Click Here to learn more about grow zones.
What If I Have Other Questions?
What If I Have Other Questions?
We have a great FAQ page that answers many more questions and in great detail to help you have success with your new plants! See Our Frequently Asked Questions Here.
