Characteristics

• Extremely decorative, ornamental tree with a crown that can reach up to 2 m in height and width.
• Fast-growing, although it does not reach great heights.
• Despite its extravagant beauty, you will be surprised at how easy and low-maintenance the Japanese willow is.
• This cultivar is known for its variegated foliage, showing pink, white, and green shades in spring. Colors gradually fade toward summer, leaving pale greenish-white leaves. Young shoots are reddish, while older branches turn brown. Its attractive young leaves often give the impression that the tree is flowering in spring and summer.
• The plant blooms in March and April, with flowers arranged in catkins.
• Thrives in sunny to partially shaded locations. Prefers moist soil like all willows, so water regularly during dry periods.
• Can be pruned at any time of the year. Generally, pruning in autumn is recommended to remove damaged or diseased branches and shape the plant as desired.
• Being a fast-growing willow, it can also be pruned during the leafing season without any issues. If a more natural look is preferred, it can be left unpruned.
• Can be grown as a standard tree at various heights or as a shrub without a trunk.