Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki', also known as the flamingo tree or shrimp willow, is a popular dwarf willow that is much loved for its flamboyant foliage in spring – a marbled mix of green and white, with flamingo-pink tips. The leaves fade to green in summer and when they drop in autumn, coral-orange stems are revealed. Before the foliage appears again in spring, yellow catkins appear.
Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' is a compact shrub or small tree. It's often sold as a standard or lollipop tree, grafted on to the rootstock of a different willow variety. A good choice for smaller gardens, it’s been given the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Grow Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' in moist but well drained soil, in full sun or dappled shade. Standard trees grow well in a pot, as long as they are well watered. Prune in winter and lightly again in summer if desired.
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