65+ Dappled Willow Bush In Winter

For a short dense plant prune all branches down to 12 inches tall every few years. In the fall and winter the tree really stands out with bright red stems showcasing the unique foliage which will eventually yellow and drop off.

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collection Dappled willow bush in winter!!!

But dappled willow doesn t grow those burgundy twigs without your help. Prune for rejuvenation in early winter. Otherwise known as hakuro nishiki the dappled willow is widely grown as an ornamental plant. Heavy branching means that the stunning tri color willow will grow quickly into a hedge when planted in rows.

Standard rootstock develops into a tree that will attain heights of about 15 feet 4 5 m tall and as wide. Easily maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning. Usually these plants are found as shrubs or small trees. Prune the dappled willow in early winter or early spring when it lies dormant.

You may be able to prune it as early as late november. The brightly colored stems provide excellent winter interest. Dappled japanese willow tree blooms with yellow catkins in the early spring. The reddish branches in winter here on a heavily pruned pollarded top grafted specimen.

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