Salix integra

I HAVE TWO SALIX PLANTS IN MY GARDEN .THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN IN FEB 2008 A SHARP FROST ON THE GROUND. I DO NOT GIVE THESE PLANTS ANY SPECIAL TREETMENT.JUST WATER

it has already started to bud.in summer the leaves go pink

Hi Tony I have one of these super little trees,I love the pinky leaves I dont give mine much attension either.

hi Gaiashelly, i have a bush type of this plant and i believe you can prune quite hard, although if you want to make it into a tree type i would imagine you would do this the same way that you would any other shrub. wait until it grows a bit taller and then take off the bottom branches and shape the top accordingly - i have done this with an Acer tree that i have, and i have also made a 'lollypop' out of a Cenothus before now too, but it does take a few years to get there. unless it is already quite tall and has a fairly obvious main stem, it is best to do this little by little each year. Salix integra is quite cheep to buy as a tree why not just get one ready done?

I would also add that acers can bleed quite badly when pruned so ideally so only be done when dormant

Is a standard that you had in mind when you say 'tree-formed'? The ones you see done as quarter-standards are grafted onto a stem - and not always done very well, either! People cut them back quite hard about now, or they can get very untidy - looking. You can also buy them as a bush, as majeeka said. Again, cut back now before it starts sprouting new leaves.

yes i did cut back in early spring last year when it was still dormant - but i did'nt know that they bled, i had read that Acer should only be cut during the dormant stage, so it was a spot of luck really, have'nt had too many problems with it, apart from a bit of wind burn last autumn, but i think i have now corrected that problem - it now has the greenhouse behind it and the rose arch to the side, what with the fence the other side i don't think it could be more protected lol.

I like these Salix trees, where's the best place to plant these in a typical suburban garden ? My back wall is North East/East facing.

I love these - but they don't fit into a Cottage garden, really, do they?

Cluelesskev I'm afraid I'm one of those gardeners with the opinion of banging a plant in and praying that it will do well most of my side garden has heavy clay and very little matter added to it and it's very open to the wind too but as you can see my little Salix is quite happy with its lot.

Spritz I'll bang anything into my side garden I have little or no control when it comes to planting in that area although the chives are coming up that's for sure! Hel.xxx.

I am always looking at them at various Nurseries - they are so pretty. I just DO NOT have the space for one! I have to resist temptation.

R so thats what these r called thanx Janette ! A old Lady across my street has2 of these&in her Garden&i think their lovely :)

You learn something every day I bought this in Morrisons about five years ago for £5 ,99, money well spent, its a lovely little tree

This is a small tree or large shrub suitable for most gardens, provided they receive fairly plentiful sun. Elegant, with long, slightly drooping branches when it reaches maturity, in its earlier years Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' is enjoyably boisterous. The young branches develop in all directions, creating a starburst of colour and interest. Eventually they start to bend downwards under their own weight. In terms of visual benefits at other times of the year, expect delicate catkins along the stems from early April, quickly followed by pairs of attractively marked, oblong, bright green leaves. Although willows are often associated with waterside situations, 'Hakuro-nishiki' will also thrive on drier soils. Dont worry it is still young

Hi KEN , OR ANY ONE, I have put a photo of the ill tree Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' for you to see. Big diference to last years trees, any idea to whats up with it. Do i have to get the first aid out, Or ring the undertakers.