{"product_id":"saule-macule-hakuro-nishiki","title":"Dappled Willow","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDappled Willow (\u003cem\u003eSalix integra ‘Hakuro-Nishiki’\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorful Foliage Accent Shrub for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dappled Willow (\u003cem\u003eSalix integra ‘Hakuro-Nishiki’\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast-growing, moderately cold-hardy shrub ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7). It typically grows 1–2 ft per year (30–60 cm) and reaches 3–10 ft (1–3 m) at maturity. Best for ornamental planting, small yards, and accent landscaping, it offers striking pink and white variegated foliage and excellent adaptability to a wide range of soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Dappled Willow for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique ornamental shrub prized for its colorful foliage and fast growth, perfect for adding contrast and brightness to landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Zone 4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest For: Ornament, small yards, accent planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance: Medium once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Feature: Variegated pink-white foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative \/ Non-native: Widely cultivated ornamental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay, sandy, or loamy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoist, well-drained conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and residential landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold climates with moderate wind exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree\/Shrub Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–10 ft (1–3 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, well-drained, rich, adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (regular moisture preferred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Dappled Willow Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Dappled Willow if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want fast visual impact within 1–2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small to medium yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 4–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want colorful foliage and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a shrub for accent planting or garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is extremely small and requires minimal spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a drought-tolerant plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting too close to foundations or walkways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront yard focal shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent planting in beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer or small space landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts vibrant foliage provides season-long color, while its dense branching and fast growth create structure and visual contrast in landscape designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Dappled Willow Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout ornamental shrub with dynamic seasonal colour changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth emerges pink and soft cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves turn variegated green, white, and pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle green tones with lingering variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine branching structure with yellowish stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Dappled Willow is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7 and tolerates typical winter conditions, though it may benefit from some protection in colder exposed areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from strong winter winds if exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4–6 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–5 ft between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply 1–2 times per week for 6–8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Dappled Willow grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 1–2 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 4 and performs well in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo—grown for foliage, not fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoots are shallow but not considered invasive; plant 4–6 ft from structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow—may drop some leaves and fine twigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\/Shrubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 33.8754%;\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 14.3665%;\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 28.3019%;\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 23.3705%;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8754%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/dappled-willow\" title=\"Dappled Willow (Salix integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki')\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/dappled-willow\" title=\"Dappled Willow (Salix integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki')\"\u003eDappled Willow (\u003cem\u003eSalix integra ‘Hakuro-Nishiki’\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.3665%;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.3019%;\"\u003eVariegated pink-white foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.3705%;\"\u003eAccent planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8754%;\"\u003eJapanese Willow (\u003cem\u003eSalix integra\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 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