Pruning dappled willow (Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’) is important for sustaining its engaging variegated foliage and swish form. With out correct pruning, the plant can grow to be leggy and unkempt, shedding its decorative worth.
The most effective time to prune dappled willow is in late winter or early spring, earlier than new development begins. Pruning right now will encourage the plant to provide new shoots with vibrant pink and white leaves. To prune, merely in the reduction of the stems to the specified size, eradicating any useless, diseased, or crossing branches.
