Dappled Willow Tree Views

• General Goods

The dappled willow tree, Salix Nishika, is round in shape with thin, spreading branches. The leaves turn pink in the spring and turn into a creamy white and green color once it matures. The branches of the dappled willow turn red in the winter, which is new growth. Pruning brings out more color in the foliage and enhances the red of the branches. This willow tree makes a beautiful accent for any yard.

The dwarf dappled willow tree may be the answer to some gardeners' problem areas. This tiny tree, reaching only about 6 feet at its tallest, thrives in shady, acidic, very moist soil, conditions that most plants can't tolerate at all. This makes this tiny willow perfect for swampy areas in your yard and barren areas under pine trees. The dappled willow also adds a touch of color to your landscape. It blooms with pink, white and green dappled flowers in the spring and has lovely white and green mottled leaves throughout the rest of the growing season. Its branches are bright red at the ends where new growth forms, making it beautiful in the winter, too. This tree is also low maintenance if cared for properly.

The dappled willow tree is a small, ornamental tree that produces star-shaped pink blossoms in the spring. As the blossoms age, they transform into a white color. During the winter months the stems of the tree turn a bright red providing a vibrant burst of color to any winter garden. The dappled willow grows relatively fast and will add 12 to 18 inches in height per year. If the tree is kept trimmed back, it grows as an expansive shrub rather than a tree.

Prune the dappled willow in early winter or early spring to remove dead branches and encourage growth. Cut off all dead and broken branches using loppers or a hand saw approximately 1/2 inch from the trunk of the tree. Then remove 30 percent of the tallest growing branches to maintain the size of the tree. Pruning encourages additional budding in the spring and will result in additional red stems during the next winter season.

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