Dappled Willow

Dappled Willow

Salix integrifolia 'Albomarginata'

Salicaceae (Willow Family)

▲ mature plant in retention basin at southwest corner of National and Grand, near MSU campus

▲ ▼ foliage showing the speckled variegation

Salix integra ‘Albomaculata:’ Dappled Willow

Location on campus: near southeast corner of retention basin at the southwest corner of Grand and National

• leaves alternate, simple, deciduous, linear-lanceolate with fine serrated margins; light green with white markings on new leaves
• stems slender, yellow-tan
• flowers non significant
• grows 6-8' tall and wide in rounded outline
• prefers full sun and moist soils
• need to prune out old wood regularly to maintain dappled foliage on new growth and slender twigs
• fast growth rate