You Garden - 1 x Japanese Pink Pussy Willow, Salix gracilistyla 'Mount ASO' in a 9cm Pot - Goat Willow Tree for Garden - Willow Trees for Gardens Perfect on Patios or In Ground Salix Trees for Homes

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These trees make excellent hedges and provide gorgeous color in the spring and summer months. Features of the Dappled Willow (Bush or Tree) It is also crucial to provide the tree with sufficient sunlight by planting it in the open where there are no shading or obstructing objects. Lastly, regularly prune it to make the hues brighter and enhance the tree’s growth. Is the Nishiki Willow Invasive?

It is tough to say, how much to water this tree. A good indicator is the dryness of the soil, it should be moist at all times, but not soggy. In hot and dry weather, Japanese willow tree probably needs to be watered deeply once a week. Pruning K. (2021, August 27). Dappled Willow Tree – A Care Guide on How to Grow a Dappled Willow Tree in Home Landscapes. Bless My Weeds. Retrieved December 30, 2022, from Although it is generally drought tolerant, it thrives more when the soil is wet, meaning it needs watering twice a week when young, once a week when mature, and every day when the summer is harsh. 1 Easy to grow, easy to care for and deer tolerant. Watch for aphids, caterpillars, leaf beetles, sawflies, willow anthracnose or rust. Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’ (Japanese Pink Pussy Willow) is a bushy deciduous shrub boasting a profusion of fuzzy rosy-pink catkins, 1 in. long (2.5 cm). They gradually expand to 2 in. long (5 cm), as they mature, turning silvery gray before covering themselves in yellow pollen. Produced by male plants, they are on display in early spring before the foliage emerges. The lush foliage is handsome with bluish-gray leaves that are silky underneath. This mounded willow makes an ideal focal point in the winter garden, thanks to its arching habit and remarkable display of catkins. Developed by a cut-flower grower in Japan, its flowering branches are in high demand in early spring and look terrific when cut and added to the vase.The trees grow up to 10 feet, and their rounded shape makes them ideal for forming a hedge around your home. Dappled Willow Tree Specifications Saucer magnolia is a deciduous tree renowned for its abundant showy displays of fragrant pink flowers. Also called tulip magnolia for its large goblet-shaped pink and white flowers, saucer magnolia looks stunning in bloom during spring. The heat-loving magnolia tree also has green, obovate foliage that turns golden brown in the fall. Rose laurel is a versatile small evergreen tree that blooms in summer with clusters of fragrant purple, white, or pink trumpet-shaped flowers. The tree’s foliage consists of long, narrow, glossy green leaves. This drought-tolerant tropical tree thrives in various types of well-drained soils. Weeping cherry trees burst into breathtaking displays of cascading flowers in springtime. You can plant a pink blossom weeping cherry tree to create a focal point in gardens. In addition to their stunning pink flowers, the trees emit a pleasant fragrance, adding to their overall landscaping appeal.

The best soil for pink willow tree is well-drained, moist and rich in organic materials. When trying to grow Japanese willow in arid climates, provide a layer of mulch around it to prevent evaporation. Ensure the stem does not touch organic mulch to prevent diseases. Their variegated leaves grow to 3-4 inches long and have a yellowish-green shade when young, which darkens as they grow older. The willows are also hardy, able to thrive in various climates, and require less water, unlike other plants. A beautiful shrub, Salix integra can bear leaves of beautiful colors from Spring to Fall. Selected by horticulturists, it also provides nice blooming in Spring: cute catkins that look like soft downy buds. What many find most appealing is its white and pink mottled foliage that appears in Spring, and the fact that it keeps a tight bearing and shape over the whole year. Know that the Dappled Willow does best in U.S. growing zones 5-7. However, the wonderful resiliency of the plant makes it possible for cultivation in zones 4 through zone 9, as long as the proper care and planting requirements are maintained. Soil Needs

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It loves feeling a little shade from above during the hottest hours of the day, which helps it keep its cute pink and white colors. C. Cooperative Extension. (2023). Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’. NC State Extension. Retrieved January 9, 2023, from There are two main pruning methods; you can do deep trimming for denser growth or remove a third of the twigs to improve the vibrancy of the leaves. 4 Rosemary: This tree is cherished among homeowners and is famous for its scented leaves that attract birds and insects, and it will contrast nicely with your Salix.