- Dappled willow
Botanical name: salix integra
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 20 ft in height and 10 ft in width
Bloom time: spring
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Flower color: orange/pink
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: 2-3 ft per year
Pruning instructions: prune in the late spring or early summer once the plant has stopped flowering
Propagation methods: propagate hardwood cuttings by mound or stool layering
Landscape use: privacy screen, border, hedge
Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: droopy foliage
Watering instructions: drought tolerant, mature plants can survive mostly on rainfall
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize in the early spring and continue monthly until early summer
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: heucheras, coralbells, salvia
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
