Nishiki Willow – 1 Live Variegated Shrub | Gallon Pot | 8–18 Inch Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’ | Pink White & Green Foliage

Add beautiful multi-colored foliage to your landscape with Nishiki Willow, Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’. This fast-growing deciduous ornamental shrub is prized for its striking variegated leaves featuring shades of green, creamy white, and soft pink, especially on fresh new growth.
Nishiki Willow develops a graceful, rounded form and brings color, texture, and movement to garden beds, borders, foundation plantings, and mixed shrub landscapes. Regular pruning can help maintain a compact shape while encouraging colorful new foliage.
This willow performs best where it receives plenty of light and consistent moisture. Full sun can encourage strong foliage coloration when adequate water is available, while partial shade can be beneficial in particularly hot climates.
You will receive one young Nishiki Willow approximately 8–18 inches tall, normally growing in a gallon nursery pot. Special bare-root shipping conditions apply to Alaska and California during the stated seasonal shipping period.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Nishiki Willow plant
✔️ Approximately 8–18 inches tall
✔️ Normally established in a gallon nursery pot
✔️ Variegated green, white, and pink foliage
✔️ Fast-growing ornamental deciduous shrub
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Nishiki Willow, Dappled Willow, Hakuro Nishiki Willow
Botanical Name: Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental shrub
Growth Stage: Young live plant, approximately 8–18 inches tall
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate to high; keep consistently moist, especially during establishment and hot weather
Mature Height: Approximately 4–6 feet with pruning; potentially larger if allowed to grow naturally
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: Approximately 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes, with a sufficiently large container and consistent watering
💡 Care Tip: After arrival, water your Nishiki Willow thoroughly and allow it to acclimate before exposing it to stressful conditions. When planting, dig a hole approximately twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper than the root system. Keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season. Pruning in late winter or early spring can encourage vigorous new shoots, which typically display some of the plant’s most attractive pink, white, and green coloration.