Description

'Hakuro-nishiki' is a deciduous shrub or small tree, with branches that droop slightly at the tips, reaching a height and spread of 2.5m. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves, to 10cm long, emerge pink in spring, maturing to variegated shades of pink, creamy-white and green before turning predominantly green as the summer progresses. Yellow catkins are borne on bare stems in spring and the stems, particularly of the new growth, turn an orange-red colour in the autumn

Plant Features

• Flowering Time: Spring/Summer
• Positioning: Full Sun
• Evergreen or Perennial?: Deciduous
• Max Height: 1.5m - 2m
• Max Spread: 1.5 - 2m
• Hardiness: H6 Zone
• Growing Habit: Compact & Bushy

Additional Information

• Bright pink tips during its growth season
• Fully hardy