Pruning dappled willow (Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’) is crucial for sustaining its enticing variegated foliage and swish form. With out correct pruning, the plant can grow to be leggy and unkempt, shedding its decorative worth.
The very best time to prune dappled willow is in late winter or early spring, earlier than new progress begins. Pruning presently will encourage the plant to provide new shoots with vibrant pink and white leaves. To prune, merely reduce the stems to the specified size, eradicating any lifeless, diseased, or crossing branches.