Re: A Willow Question
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] A Willow Question
- From: J*
- Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 22:47:23 -0400
Hi Bobbi,
This is a plant I've only read about, but Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki'
matches your willow description. Heronswood carries it; this page has the
description:
http://www.heronswood.com/cgi-bin/catalog/saintha?GzEJvvWb;;51
Hope this helps,
Janet
>Hi everyone,
>
>I have been admiring in a local well landscaped yard an interesting
>ornamental willow. It is small and bushy, maybe 5 or 6 feet, and growing
>next to a small pond. The foliage is creamy white with pink tips. Wow! I
>nearly ran the car off the road the first time I saw it.
>
>I don't know if this is a shade plant or not, but can anyone help me with
>the name of this plant, and does anyone have cultural info on it or know
>where it can be purchased?? (I would just knock on the door but the place
>is guarded by a very excitable dog.)
>
>Bobbi Diehl
>Bloomington, IN
>zone 5/6
