Salix integra ‘Flamingo’

Salix integra 'Flamingo' is a fast-growing willow with spectacular colour from variegated white, green and pink foliage.

Salix integra ‘Flamingo’ is a fast-growing willow shrub with spectacular colour from pink stems to variegated, lance-shaped white and green foliage flushed with pink when growth first emerges. This shrub takes on an attractive arching habit growing 4-6 feet tall and 5-7 feet wide Frequent pruning takes better advantage of its colourful habit and landscape appeal. Use as a specimen, in small groups or as a hedge. Ideal for rain gardens and damp soil conditions. Full sun produces the best foliage colour.

Common Name:  Willow

Family:  Salicaceae (The Willow Family)

Zone Hardiness:  3-8

Light:  Full Sun Part Sun

Height:  4-6'

Width:  5-8'

Primary Bloom Colour:  Green

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Green

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Shrub

Bloom Time:  Spring

Soil Moisture:  Moist, Average

Stem Colour:  Pink

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Lowland meadows, riverbanks, sand dunes and mountain screes.

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