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Salix integra Pendula - Dappled Willow

Salix integra Pendula
Dappled Willow, Japanese Willow

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A dwarf weeping willow, grafted on a stem, which is also used as ground cover when it is not grafted. This variety produces long, very flexible branches of a reddish-brown that cascade down to the ground if the young plant is grafted. Its deciduous leaves are narrow, pale green on the upper side, and whitish on the underside. This small hardy tree is easy to grow in partial shade or dappled sunlight, in any moist to wet garden soil. It also adapts well to container cultivation.
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

Salix integra 'Pendula' is a dwarf willow often grafted onto a stem that develops a weeping habit. Its long, flexible branches covered with fine green leaves create a small, extremely decorative cascade of foliage. This small tree is interesting in autumn, adorned with yellow leaves, and in winter, its bare branches, which turn more reddish, are not without appeal. This perfectly hardy, small deciduous willow can be easily grown in the ground or in a container on the terrace. Its only requirement is fertile soil that remains moist.

Salix integra, belonging to the Salicaceae family, is native to the Far East. It is found in the wild in Russia, northern China, Korea, and Japan. It is a very cold-resistant bush, preferring damp to moist locations, and is commonly found in natural wet meadows, valleys, and along waterways. It is perfectly suited to humid temperate climates, even cold ones.

Salix integra 'Pendula' is also known as the weeping pommel willow or weeping shrimp willow. It is grafted onto a stem of variable height. Ultimately, this small tree will reach between 1.25 m and 1.75 m in height. The width of its crown depends on maintenance pruning, generally reaching 1 to 1.5 m in diameter. The branches of this willow spread at the top of the trunk and then cascade down to the ground. Bright green in spring, they take on a reddish-brown hue in winter. In spring, they bear discreet flowers before the leaves, which are grouped in slender spikes. The leaves are soft, narrowly elliptical to oblong, measuring 3 to 6 cm long. Their colour is light green on the upper side, with a whitish underside. They turn yellow in autumn before falling.

Unobtrusive and infinitely graceful, Salix integra 'Pendula' is perfect for decorating contemporary terraces and small gardens. It can be planted as a solitary specimen in the centre of a small dedicated flower bed. To surround it, one might plant Japanese grass 'Naomi' or Ophiopogons for example. The variegated ground ivy will also form an elegant and luminous ground cover around its silhouette. This dwarf weeping willow, like all willows, is irreplaceable near water features and in damp soils.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit weeping
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time March to April
Inflorescence Spike
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Salix

Species

integra

Cultivar

Pendula

Family

Salicaceae

Other common names

Dappled Willow, Japanese Willow

Botanical synonyms

Salix multinervis Savign.

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference22186

Planting and care

Plant the Weeping Willow Salix integra 'Pendula' in full sun or partial shade. It is not very demanding regarding pH and the nature of the soil, which can be slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly calcareous. However, it cannot tolerate any drought. On the other hand, it copes very well with consistently moist and even waterlogged soils. The ideal planting mix is half potting compost and half garden soil. It is very hardy, down to -23°C. To achieve a dense and harmonious crown, we recommend pruning all the branches before the vegetation resumes (March), leaving 2 to 4 buds. In summer, a number of strong and healthy shoots will develop. Thanks to this severe pruning, you will limit the width of the crown.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Planting spacing Every 100 cm
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, Deep, fertile, wet.

Care

Pruning instructions In order to achieve a dense and harmonious crown, we recommend pruning all the branches before the resumption of growth (March), leaving 2 to 4 buds.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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