Xela's Garden
Flamingo Tree [Salix integra Hakuro Nishiki ]
Genus: Salix.
Species: Salix integra.
Planted 08.08 Vistabile drive pot
Bought 08.08 Wilkinsons £?
Cultivation: Plant in deep, moderately fertile soil in full sun.
Suggested uses: City, Low Maintenance
Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect: North, South, East, West
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness: Hardy (H4)
Deciduous
Foliage: Cream, Pink in Spring; Cream, Pink in Summer
Stem: Orange-red in Autumn; Orange-red in Winter
Habit: Compact, Small weeping
Ultimate height (m): 2
Ultimate spread (m): 2
Time to maturity: 10-20
Photos of this plant
Reminders for this plant
Due about 11 years ago:
Prune
Cut branches back to within 3-4cm of stem after pink flush fades to maintain plant shape.
Due almost 11 years ago:
Prune
Shear in midsummer to encourage a bushy habit, a second flush of pink growth and red stems in winter. Mature plant size is dependent upon frequency of pruning..
