Dappled Willow vs Blue Beech - TreeTime.ca

Dappled Willow vs Blue Beech

Carpinus caroliniana

Salix integra Hakuro-Nishiki

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Blue Beech
Dappled Willow

Blue Beech is a beautiful, ornamental tree with enticing features. The foliage transforms throughout the season, offering a kaleidoscope of color. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, transforming to dark green, and then turn striking shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Once all the foliage has dropped, grooved, blue-grey bark becomes striking on a winter landscape.

Blue Beech has an attractive globular shape and has been successfully grown in both full shade and full sun locations. Make sure you provide ample moisture to ensure this tree thrives.

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.

Blue Beech Quick Facts

Dappled Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 3b
Zone: 3b
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: green with dappled white or pink
Nuts: Small nuts with earthy, sweet taste
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes


Native to: ON, QC