A very pretty mounding shrub with bright green and white leaves, eventually growing 5' high and 6' inches wide. May. For sun or light shade, this is a good plant for brightening up a dark corner. Grows best in shade, reaching 3 feet by 5 feet in ten years. Protects from winter winds. L. x 'Mandarin' Beautiful and charming selection introduced just this year by the University of British Columbia.
Foliage emerges coppery and matures to dark green.
Salix integra 'Hakura Nishiki' Gorgeous new willow, with striking pink, white and green foliage. A small shrub 3-5 feet high, this is a good choice for a small garden. Prune annually to encourage new shoots for best color. As the new growth keeps coming out, it looks like a Scotch Broom all summer. Stransvaesia davidiana 'Winterthur' A semi-evergreen shrub or small tree growing wider than high.