28+ Dappled Willow Bush Winter

In the coldest regions zones 4 and 5 only the new growth will turn coral red. The original shrub is on the left end of the dappled willow wall.

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Dappled willow bush winter

But dappled willow doesn t grow those burgundy twigs without your help. To prune a dappled willow wait until early winter when the weather has turned cold for good in your area and the plant has gone dormant. With burgundy twigs too the shrub is an asset all winter long.

Do follow standard practices to winterize shrubs and trees in cold climates. We ve been adding to our collection of dappled willow ever since. Otherwise known as hakuro nishiki the dappled willow is widely grown as an ornamental plant.

Weeping branches display striking pink stems and buds surrounded by foliage mottled with white green and pink highlights. We have a living wall of dappled willow and it s so much nicer than staring at a blank fence. Easily maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.

The brightly colored stems provide excellent winter interest. Since the dappled willow is hardy up to zone 4 you should not need to do anything special to winterize your dappled willow. Water regularly and thoroughly in autumn to allow the plant to take in as much water as it needs it will naturally decrease water intake as freezing weather approaches.

Rejuvenate your overgrown dappled willow every few years by cutting down every branch to a foot or two above the ground in late winter and removing a third of the branches completely. A dense hedge of color quickly why tri color dappled willow shrubs. Heavy branching means that the stunning tri color willow grows quickly and beautifully.

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