Acute Willow vs Dappled Willow - TreeTime.ca

Acute Willow vs Dappled Willow

Salix integra Hakuro-Nishiki

Salix acutifolia

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Dappled Willow
Acute 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.

Acute Willow is a very fast growing small tree that can reach growth rates of up to 6 feet per year. It's a great choice for developing a quick, hardy shelterbelt, windbreak, or privacy screen.

Acute Willow will grow multi-stemmed but can be pruned to a single stem for a smaller footprint. It prefers moist areas and requires almost no maintenance.

Willows are important to native pollinators each spring as they have higher amounts of pollen and nectar early each growing season when other food sources are scarce.

Dappled Willow Quick Facts

Acute Willow Quick Facts

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Zone: 3b
Zone: 2a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 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: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: green with dappled white or pink
Foliage: long slender leaves
Bark: younger branches are bright brown-red
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: acute leaf willow, acute leafed willow, long-leaved violet willow, sharp-leaf willow