Willow ‘Flamingo’

Common Name: Flamingo Scarlet Willow

Scientific Name: Salix integra ‘Flamingo’

Zone: 4 to 8

Blossom Colour: Inconspicuous yellow catkins (rarely noticed)

Flowering Type: Early spring catkins before or with foliage

Summer Colour: New growth emerges pink‑flushed with white and soft green variegation, maturing to green and cream; stems are reddish on young wood

Fall Colour: Variegated leaves yellow and drop; red stems stand out in winter

Mature Height (ft): 6 to 10 (pruned size often kept 4 to 6)

Mature Spread (ft): 5 to 8

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade (best color in full sun)

Tree Type: Deciduous Shrub / Small Shrub Willow

Watering: Moderate to high; enjoys consistently moist soil—tolerant of wet locations

Fertilization: Benefit from a balanced granular fertilizer or compost in early spring; frequent hard pruning to renew colorful growth can be followed by a light fertilizer boost