Overview
Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' is a bushy deciduous shrub in the genus Salix, part of the Salicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates moist and well-drained soil soils and acidic to neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ornamental shrub, garden specimen and borders. It is native to northeastern China, Japan, Korea and southeastern Russia.
About
Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' (Dappled Willow) is a deciduous shrub cultivar of the Salix genus, known for willows that typically grow on moist soils in cold and temperate regions. This cultivar thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and benefits from regular watering to avoid drought stress. Suitable as an ornamental shrub or garden specimen, it is best pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
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About the genus
Willows, also called sallows and osiers, of the genus Salix, comprise around 350 species of typically deciduous trees and shrubs. They are primarily found on moist soils in cold and temperate regions.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Salix
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- acidic to neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- sheltered to exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- deciduous shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- ornamental shrub, garden specimen, borders
- Native to
- northeastern China, Japan, Korea, southeastern Russia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, fertile soil; benefits from regular watering; avoid drought stress
- Pruning
- Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth
- Propagation
- softwood cuttings in summer, hardwood cuttings in winter
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Caterpillars, Leaf beetles, Sawflies, Willow scale
- Disease resistance
- Willow anthracnose, Scab, Canker, Honey fungus, Rust
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'?
Prefers moist, fertile soil; benefits from regular watering; avoid drought stress.
Where is the best place to plant Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'?
Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered to exposed positions.
What soil does Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' need?
Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' grows best in moist and well-drained soil soil. It prefers acidic to neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'?
Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Is Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' hardy in the UK?
Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'?
Softwood cuttings in summer, hardwood cuttings in winter.
