Deciduous Shrubs – 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