Easy-Growing, Vibrant Pink Color

Why Tri-Color Willow Trees?

Also known as the Dappled Willow, the Tri-Color Willow Tree is an amazing new introduction that lives up to its name. From vibrant privacy borders to flower beds and everywhere in-between, the Tri-Color Willow Tree lends a bold pop that’s second to none.

And you can expect a full, mature look after the first few growing seasons. Its weeping silhouette couldn’t be easier to grow, especially since it thrives in wet, soggy soil. Simply plant your Tri-Color Willow Tree and forget it until you see the vivid, unmatched hues emerge to liven up dull spots in your landscape.

In the spring, your Tri-Color Willow Tree will come alive, with branches of light green foliage and a hint of white on each leaf. Then, the vibrant pink color emerges, greeting guests and neighbors with a rainbow of hues…and giving you the best yard on the block.

Why is Better

The Tri-Color Willow Tree is nearly impossible to find at big-box retailers and local garden centers. And if you do find one, it may be sold bare-root, which means up to 90% of its roots may be damaged or spindly.

But your Tri-Color Willow from Fast Growing Trees is healthier and better-developed than what’s on the shelves at big-box.

Because we’ve planted, grown and shipped your Tri-Color Willow with meticulous care, you get a hassle-free tree thats ready to thrive in your landscape and explode with unmatched color.

Don’t wait…this is a newer introduction, so we have limited quantities available. Order your Tri-Color Willow Tree today…and get unmatched color tomorrow!

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Select a location with well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight (a minimum of 4 hours of sunlight per day). Dig a hole thats three times as wide and equal in depth as the root ball. Remove your plant from its original container, position into the hole ensuring that its standing upright, and the top of the root ball is even with the ground.

Begin backfilling the hole, tamping down lightly as you go. Once the hole has been completely filled, water to allow the soil to settle and eliminate any air pockets.

2. Watering: We recommend watering these plants in the morning, at the base. If youre not sure when to water, simply check the top 2 inches of soil for dryness.

3. Fertilizing: Apply a slow-release fertilizer once a year in early spring, before new growth emerges.

4. Pruning: Any broken branches can be pruned back in spring before new growth begins.

No more dull foliage!

The tricolor willow (Salix integra ‘Hukuro-nishiki) is a lovely garden shrub, but when grown into tree form, it is transformed into a stunning focal point in the garden.

The multi colored leaves are a mix of light pink, fresh green, and white which are borne along the many stems giving a light and airy look to the tree.

In spring the tree is covered with a flush of bright pink from the new leaves. As the summer progresses the leaves add some green and the whole tree turns a pleasing burnt orange in fall giving three season color appeal.

The trunk of the tricolor willow tree is about 3 feet high and sits below the colorful foliage which can be loosely trimmed to arch over into a weeping form, or trimmed into a more formal topiary ball.

The tree enjoys full sun but will tolerate a slightly shady position of needed. As with most willows, the tricolor is hardy from zone 5 thru 9. They also appreciate plenty of moisture while they get settled into the ground.

The Tri Color Willow tree can be used in many different landscape designs such as a being a central focal point in a perennial bed where the extra height will offset the summer colors below. Alternatively try planting several trees in small groups above a ground cover. Add a bird feeder or bird bath to the area and you will have plenty of places for the birds to perch and shelter.

The shrub form of the Tri Color Willow is often used as a hedge along a driveway or other area where privacy is needed. The tree form has a similar vigorous growth habit so if a row of the tree form is planted just a few feet apart, the long stems can be encouraged to grow together so that a ‘floating’ hedge is formed. Two rows of trees can be grown so that a tunnel or arbor is formed which is fun for children to run through and a shady place for reading.

Pruning, if needed, is best done in late fall or early spring – thin the stems can be by taking out older stems and reducing height if needed. Trimming excess growth throughout the growing season will keep a more formal look tidy.

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