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Shrub willows are ideal for moist and wet areas of the garden. The Salix integra or dappled willow in particular, can make a fine specimen plant. They can tolerate some light shade too. In addition to moisture, they like rich organic material. If they are planted in a drier bed, particularly during the dry summer heat, deep water weekly and apply at least two inches of mulch.

Height: 4′ – 6′

Width: 4′ – 6′

Watering and soil: Moist to wet rich soil.

Exposure: Full sun, part shade.

Varieties: Blu Nana, Hakuro Nishiki, Pussy French Pink, Weeping Pussy Willow, Dappled Standard

Blu Nana Willow: The Blu Nana Willow typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet with a similar spread, making it an ideal choice for smaller gardens or as a ground cover. Companion plants that complement its blue-green foliage include perennials such as hostas, astilbes, and ferns, which thrive in partial shade to full shade conditions.

Iceberg Alley Willow: Iceberg Alley Willow can reach heights of 15-20 feet with a spread of 10-15 feet. Its compact size and tolerance to cold temperatures make it suitable for smaller landscapes. Companion plants that thrive alongside Iceberg Alley Willow include evergreen shrubs like junipers and dwarf conifers, as well as early spring bulbs such as crocuses and snowdrops, which provide additional color and interest.

Hakuro Nishiki Willow: The Hakuro Nishiki Willow typically grows to a height of 6-10 feet with a spread of 4-6 feet. Its compact size and variegated foliage make it suitable for mixed borders or as a focal point in smaller gardens. Companion plants that complement its colorful foliage include perennials such as heucheras, coralbells, and Japanese forest grass, which provide contrasting textures and tones.

Pussy Weeping Willow: The Pussy Weeping Willow can reach heights of 15-25 feet with a spread of 10-20 feet, creating a dramatic focal point in larger landscapes. Companion plants that thrive alongside Pussy Weeping Willow include moisture-loving perennials such as irises, ferns, and astilbes, as well as water-loving ornamental grasses like pampas grass and fountain grass, which add movement and texture to the garden.

Pussy Willow: The Pussy Willow typically grows to a height of 15-25 feet with a spread of 10-20 feet, forming a rounded or oval-shaped canopy. Companion plants that complement its early spring blooms include spring-flowering bulbs such as daffodils and tulips, as well as flowering shrubs like lilacs and forsythias, which provide additional color and fragrance to the garden landscape.

See: Shrubs and Roses

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