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Mature Flamingo Or Shrimp Willow Salix Integra Hakuro-Nishiki Options Explained
100-150cm: Around 80cm of clear stem in a 3-5L pot. Total height between 100-150cm, 1-2 years old.
120-180cm: Quarter standard (some clear stem), 5-8L pot, around 120-180cm tall. 2-3 years old.
140-180cm: Top worked at 100cm, 7-9L container, 2-3 years old, around 140-180cm tall.
150-200cm: Half standard, 10-15L pot, 2-4 years old, around 150-200cm tall.
(HS)Girth 6-8 cm: Half standard (80-100cm clear stem), 18-25L pot, around 3-5 years old.
Salix Integra Hakuro-Nishiki, Flamingo Or Shrimp Willow
The biggest feature of this tree is the new foliage, a white and pink mix that changes to variegated white, pink and green then onto mostly green. As with most Willow, this is a wet-tolerant tree which doesn't mean planting in long-term standing water.
A deciduous small tree reaching a height and spread of around 2.5m. Yellow catkins appear in spring and the stem turns to a red/orange colour in autumn. An ideal tree for smaller gardens, flower borders, pots and beds. Not camping beds, river beds or honeymoon beds (that is a different kind of wood you want in there). A deciduous shrub or small tree and is considered easy to grow because you don't have to keep buying it school uniform and deal with their first love breaking their heart.
Hakuro-Nishiki translates from Japanese to "This is not your free translation, please sign up for free translation services". The other option is "Dappled Willow" which is not as likely.
Planting Salix Integra Hakuro-Nishiki, Flamingo Or Shrimp Willow
Plant this salix in clay, sand or loam soil that is moist but well-draining and in a full sun position. Hardy down to minus 15 degrees centigrade. As with most Salix, this Flamingo Shrimp Willow is good for waterside planting.
Pruning Salix Integra Hakuro-Nishiki, Flamingo Or Shrimp Willow
Shrimp Willow can be hard pruned without any fear of long-term damage although if you prune to the point of seeing roots or coal, that might be an issue.
General Information about Salix Integra Hakuro-Nishiki, Flamingo Or Shrimp Willow
Native to north-east Asia including Korea, Japan and Mongolia so great tree to annoy your far-right xenophobic neighbours. Commonly found along river banks although not sure why financial institutions near water make them grow better.
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Tree Jargon Explained
Half Standard: Around 80-100cm clear stem.
Standard: Around 180-200cm clear stem.
Feathered: Branches for most of the trunk/stem length.
Multi-Stem/Bush: Very little or no clear stem. Multiple branching starting low to the ground.
Rootball: Dug from the field with roots intact i.e. no pot.
Pot: Plastic container that the tree was grown in.
Maiden: 1 year tree that has not been pruned.
Pleached: Foliage a square/rectangle flat shape wired to a bamboo frame with some clear stem.
Screen: Same as pleached but much less/no clear stem.
Multiple Order Discount
Orders over £750 for 150cm+ trees might be discounted by ​​​​​​​contacting us
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Early Autumn Leaf Fall
Heat stress, being potted, lack of water, being boxed up for a few days etc can cause early Autumn leaf fall. Once planted, normal service will resume next season.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Climate Change
Climate Change has increased aesthetic foliage issues such as Powdery Mildew, Shothole, Rust, frost damage etc These are not terminal issues and will usually last a season or less. All trees are inspected before being sent out to ensure they are fundamentally healthy and will bounce back.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
Mature Tree Warranty
Once a tree is over 3 years old, the failure rate is considerably less and our Tree Warranty does not cover it at 100%. Please check details.
Water Logged Conditions
So long as you do not have permanent standing water e.g. your local diving and sailing club meets on your lawn then Willow, Alder, Birch and Poplar will be ok to plant and maybe even help lower the level.
