Flamingo Dappled Willow is a compact multi-stemmed deciduous shrub that grows as an upright mound with variegated foliage on red stems. The foliage emerges pink, matures to green with white speckles, and gradually shifts to mostly green as summer progresses. The flowers are insignificant. Thrives in full sun, or afternoon shade in southern climates, and consistently well-drained soils. More sunburn resistant than other variegated varieties.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
East Asia and Serbia |
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Height: |
4' - 6' |
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Spread: |
4' - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
Multiple-Seasons |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Avoid dry soils. Prune as needed in late winter early spring. Susceptible to various diseases, including blights, powdery mildew, leaf spots and cankers. Possible pests include aphids, scale, borers, and lacebugs. Prune as needed in late winter to early spring. A prolific spreader, plant in contained area and remove root suckers to prevent colonization.
LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Woodland Gardens, and Foundation Planting.
COMPANION PLANTS: Dogwood, Geranium, Hydrangea
IMAGES: Photos by F. D. Richards, (1) Vigorous 2012, (2) Salix integra Flamingo 2009, (3) Salix integra ‘Flamingo’ Dappled Japanese Willow (3) 2010
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
