Nishiki Willow

Variegated Pink Foliage
Fast Growing Color
Graceful Rounded Form

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Nishiki Willow

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Nishiki Willow

Nishiki Willow is a fast-growing deciduous shrub prized for colorful pink, white, and green variegated foliage, graceful branching, and soft texture. This eye-catching willow brings bright seasonal color to sunny borders, moist garden beds, waterside plantings, and informal focal points.

Why choose Nishiki Willow?

Choose Nishiki Willow for its showy variegated leaves, quick growth, and elegant, lightly arching habit. New spring foliage often emerges with pink tones before maturing into a lively mix of creamy white and green, creating a fresh, colorful look through the growing season. Its naturally rounded form works well as a specimen, loose hedge, or colorful backdrop, and regular pruning can help encourage the brightest new growth and a tidy landscape shape.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Salix integra ‘Hakuro-nishiki’
Common Name: Nishiki Willow
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Habit: Fast-growing, rounded, multi-stemmed shrub with graceful branching

Nishiki Willow Additional Information

Nishiki Willow is best known for its dappled foliage, which gives the plant a soft, luminous appearance in the landscape. The narrow leaves emerge with pink highlights in spring, then mature into a blend of green and creamy white. Foliage color is often most vivid on fresh new growth, making late winter or early spring pruning useful for encouraging colorful stems and leaves. Small spring catkins may appear, though the foliage is the main ornamental feature.

This willow is deciduous, dropping its leaves in fall. Young stems can add subtle red to reddish-orange winter interest, especially in cooler climates. Nishiki Willow grows quickly and appreciates moist soil, making it a strong choice for rain garden edges, streamside-inspired plantings, mixed shrub borders, and open garden areas where it has room to develop. It can also be maintained smaller with pruning, but it should be placed where its mature width can be accommodated.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Nishiki Willow in full sun to partial shade with moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Choose a site with enough room for its rounded habit and avoid crowding it against foundations or narrow walkways.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish. Once established, keep soil evenly moist during dry spells, especially in sunny locations or lighter soils.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and keep soil temperatures more even. Keep mulch pulled back slightly from the main stems.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant, manage size, and encourage colorful new growth. Light trimming during the growing season can maintain a neat form if desired.

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FAQs

How large does Nishiki Willow get?
Nishiki Willow commonly grows about 4 to 6 feet tall and wide, though it may become larger in favorable conditions. Pruning can help maintain a smaller, rounded shape.
Does Nishiki Willow need full sun?
Nishiki Willow grows in full sun to partial shade. Full sun usually gives the brightest foliage color, while light afternoon shade can be helpful in hot summer areas.
Is Nishiki Willow evergreen?
No. Nishiki Willow is deciduous. It loses its leaves in fall, rests through winter, and returns with fresh colorful foliage in spring.
When should I prune Nishiki Willow?
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. This timing encourages fresh, colorful foliage and helps control the plant’s size and shape.

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Lush Foliage
Full Sun
Watering

Mature Height	10' +
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Salix integra 'Hakura Nishiki'
Bloom Time	Early Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Salicaceae
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7
Light Needs	Partial Sun
Maintenance	Medium
Size	#3 Container

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Growing Zones 4-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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