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can you plant dappled willow near house Dappled Willow for Sale – Colorful, Fast-Growing Shrub – Weaver Family Farms NurseryDappled 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

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?

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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