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There are a few variegated willows. This one is vigorous but not really spectacular, though it is always an interesting talking point. In 'Willows', Christopher Newsholme says: "S. cinerea'Tricolor' is a larger-leafed sowewhat sprawling shrub with marbled pink, and crem coloured variegation." Trees and Shrubs online says: "Leaves blotched and dotted with yellow and white. Male. Of little beauty." People don't really like it do they. It's a pity, because I have a soft spot for it (not in the sense of 'marshy'). I have taken it to a couple of plant fairs, never sold it once. A few people have laughed out loud. I had to go to the USA to find anybody saying anything positive. Bluestem nursery said: "'Tricolor' will perform best with a light trim in autumn. Small in size and easily managed, Tricolor's decorative foliage starts out as a rusty red colour fading to marbled pink and is an excellent choice for many locations." Krussmann says: "Slow growing; leaves smaller, white with green or white-red-green speckled and marbled. Originated in Germany around 1772. Female." |
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