Choose Tri Colored Dappled Willow Standard Tree Form if you want fast foliage color in an average-to-wet bed and you’re willing to prune. The tradeoff: without regular cutting, the pink-white new growth fades and the head gets twiggy.
Buy This If
You want pink-white spring foliage.
Your soil stays evenly moist.
You can prune once or twice yearly.
Skip This If
You want flowers as the main feature.
You need a hands-off tree.
The site dries out badly.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
A-
The variegated new growth gives strong spring color, but the look depends on fresh pruning.
Growth Rate
A
It grows quickly and fills in faster than many small ornamental trees.
Maintenance
C+
Plan on regular pruning to keep the head dense, colorful, and properly shaped.
Deer Resistance
C-
Deer readily browse and rub young trees like this, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy.
Small Space Fit
B-
The standard form saves lower-bed space, but the canopy still needs room to widen.
Screening Value
C+
It can soften a view in season, but it is not a true privacy screen.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we’d typically recommend this for customers who like pruning and want quick color, not for someone looking for a set-it-and-forget-it ornamental tree.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
9 ft
Mature Width
7 ft
Hardiness Zones
3a-8a
Spacing
6 ft
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Average to wet
Growth Habit
Upright, tree-form standard, rounded crown
Customers Usually Ask
Does the pink color last all season?
No, the strongest pink is on new spring growth and fresh regrowth after pruning.
Can it handle wet soil?
Yes, it is a good fit for evenly moist to wet planting areas.
Does the tree form stay neat by itself?
No, it needs pruning to keep a rounded head and clean shape.
Why Choose Ornamental & Accent Trees?
Spring Flower Impact: Cherries and serviceberry deliver standout blooms that define the season.
Fall Color & Seasonal Interest: Ginkgo and serviceberry provide reliable, high-impact color late in the year.
Form & Structure: Weeping, upright, and spreading forms create focal points and visual balance in the landscape.
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Jonathan Berenson
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
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Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
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They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
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Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
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Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.