Silver Leaf Willow vs Dappled Willow - TreeTime.ca

Silver Leaf Willow vs Dappled Willow

Salix integra Hakuro-Nishiki

Salix alba sericea

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Dappled Willow
Silver Leaf Willow

Dappled Willow is a small, cold hardy shrub with unusual beauty. Its leaves are pink in spring, maturing into variegated shades of pink, white and green. After losing their leaves in autumn, the stems maintain a rich red color throughout the winter. For a splash of color, try Dappled Willow on its own or as a hedge.

Native to North America, Silver Leaf Willow has orangish bark and long, silvery grey leaves. Bees and other insects are attracted to its flowers.

Popular as an ornamental tree for parks, it is also used as a shelterbelt species. It may not be as cold hardy as some of the other willow varieties, however.

Dappled Willow Quick Facts

Silver Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 3b
Zone: 2a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: high


Foliage: green with dappled white or pink
Foliage: narrow-glossy
Fall colour: pale yellow
Bark: yellow-brown
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes


Other Names: white willow