Striking spring tree with beautiful pink-leaves erupting into colour every year - fountains of colour
The leaves are an amazing combination of green cream and lovely powder pink - hence its common name 'Flamingo Willow'
They are in a standard lollipop form - a clear stem with a ball of colour on top, skilfully grafted on
Totally hardy, this low maintenance plant is great to add height to gardens, or in pairs in large pots for a more formal look
Supplied as an established plant in a 7L pot, approx. 120 - 140 cm tall, shaped standard head.
The stunning 'Flamingo Willow', or Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'  to give it it's correct botanical name, produces a stunning spring and summer ritual, bursting forth from bare branches, often with catkins on, into a mass of amazing creamy pink variegated and tipped new shoots, set against white mottled and marbled leaves, keeping that lovely contrast all summer.
Finding great specimen trees for smaller gardens or limited spaces, such as patios, can be a challenge, but we think we've cracked it for you here!
It is really hardy and easy to grow, simply hack it back to shape in late autumn, it is great in large pots as a feature plant, but needs to be grown where you can see it's delicate colours. It's not fussy at all for soil conditions, but do not let it dry out.
Care Guide
Grow in full sun is moist, well-drainded soil - willows love moisture so you can be sure that they'll be happy with a regular dousing.
Container plants especially should be kept well-watered, however don't let them sit in permanent wet.
Pruning is simply a case of a light trim in spring to reshape the canopy.