Laurel Leaf Willow vs Dappled Willow - TreeTime.ca

Laurel Leaf Willow vs Dappled Willow

Salix pentandra

Salix integra Hakuro-Nishiki

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Laurel Leaf Willow
Dappled Willow

Laurel Leaf Willow is a round-shaped tree with attractive dark green leaves.

This cold hardy tree can withstand bitter winters and still put on lots of growth every summer. Laurel Leaf Willow prefers moist to wet ground and full sun, though it can tolerate partial shade too. This species is also known as one of the more salt-tolerant species for those with saline soils.

All willow 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 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.

Laurel Leaf Willow Quick Facts

Dappled Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 3b
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: long, glossy
Foliage: green with dappled white or pink
Seeds: within the capsules
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes

In row spacing: 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: bay willow, bay-leaf willow, laurel willow