Nishiki Willow Quart Pot - Fast-Growing Variegated Salix integra 'Nishiki' for Wet Soils, USDA Zones 4-8

Product Overview

The Nishiki Willow (Salix integra 'Nishiki') is a fast-growing, variegated willow perfect for adding vibrant color and texture to your garden. Supplied in a quart-sized pot, this plant thrives in wet soils and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8. Its unique foliage and seasonal color changes make it an attractive choice for landscapes requiring moisture-tolerant plants.

Key Features

• Fast-growing variety that enhances garden aesthetics.
• Tolerates wet and waterlogged soils effectively.
• Displays striking pink foliage in spring, transitioning to variegated pink, creamy white, and green shades.
• Annual pruning to 8-12 inches encourages improved variegation.
• Narrow, lance-shaped leaves up to 4 inches long add texture.
• Red stems in fall provide notable winter interest.
• Certified nursery product from Tennessee ensuring quality.

Growing Information

The Nishiki Willow prefers full sun to partial shade and requires regularly moist soil conditions. It adapts well to various soil types but thrives best in well-drained environments. This upright and spreading shrub typically reaches heights of 6 to 8 feet. For optimal variegation and growth, prune the plant back annually to 8-12 inches. The plant is shipped bare root from mid-October to mid-May.