{"product_id":"nishiki-willow","title":"Nishiki Willow","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDappled Pink-and-White Foliage on a Graceful Willow\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNishiki Willow (\u003cem\u003eSalix integra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hakuro Nishiki') is a dazzling foliage shrub whose new growth emerges shrimp-pink and matures to a marbled mix of white, green, and pink, giving the whole plant a soft, dappled glow. Fast-growing and graceful, it loves moist soil and brings light to borders, rain gardens, and pondsides. Tough and deer-resistant, it's a beautiful accent for moist spots in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNishiki Willow Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 ft. tall and wide (often kept smaller by pruning)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink new growth maturing to white-green-pink variegation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist to wet; thrives in rain gardens and pond edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable in zone 4; stems may die back in harsh winters and regrow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually avoided by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright foliage accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its dappled pink-and-white leaves light up the border; it can be grown as a shrub or trained as a small standard tree. Space 4–5 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRain gardens and pondsides:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a willow, it loves moist to wet soil and excels at the edges of rain gardens and ponds. Pair with red twig dogwood and moisture-loving perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) into moist soil. Keep consistently moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Nishiki Willow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 4–5 feet apart in a spot that stays moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Nishiki Willow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist — water every 1–3 days in dry weather. Willows dislike drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continue steady moisture; in wet or rain-garden sites, rainfall may suffice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep the brightest foliage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrune hard in early spring — the freshest, most colorful pink growth appears on new wood, so a yearly cutback keeps it vivid and compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's hardy to zone 4; stems may die back in a severe winter but regrow vigorously from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need moist soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — like all willows it loves moisture and is ideal for rain gardens and pond edges; it struggles in hot, dry sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally yes — deer usually leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Pussy Willow (Salix discolor):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native willow with silvery spring catkins for wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Twig Dogwood (Cornus):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native shrub for moist sites with winter stem color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Fern (Osmunda regalis):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native fern for wet, sunny-to-shaded ground.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54313072001329,"sku":null,"price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54313072034097,"sku":null,"price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/nishiki-willow.jpg?v=1779727886","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/nishiki-willow","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}