Flamingo tree

b.ioannides · May 2023

My beautiful flamingo tree hasn’t got it’s leaves this spring. I can see little buds but no growth. I didn’t know I had to trim back in Feb. I have never done it and had it for 3 years. Please help

Silver surfer · May 2023

Can you confirm the name.
Do you mean Salix integra nishiki?

https://www.google.com/search?q=Salix+integra+Hakuro+Nishiki&rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB785GB785&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiF9ZS7tIz_AhV3wAIHHTYXD5EQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1280&bih=577&dpr=1.5

Fairygirl · May 2023

A lot of these have been affected by the mild wet/'freeze cycle. Many are much later than normal because in areas which aren't normally colder through early spring, the plants have taken a hit.
If there are healthy buds showing, it's probably fine though, and should come away again. I doubt it would have made much difference if you'd pruned it. You can give it a trim later if it's growing well. They only need trimmed every year if you want that small lollipop shape, and they're big enough to do it to start with. They can be left to be more loose, and trimmed if they just get a bit too big ,depending on your preference.

b.ioannides · May 2023

Thank you so much! I assume I shouldn’t trim until the leaves have come up to neaten up?

Fairygirl · May 2023

I'd wait till much later in the year for any trimming. Let it recover properly

b.ioannides · May 2023

I read winter is best for trimming like October or February? What do you suggest? I may try to post a pic across

Fairygirl · May 2023

I'd just wait to see how well it comes back. You can then tidy it lightly in autumn if that suits re conditions/weather etc, or just leave it until next year.
It's impossible to advise because I don't know what it looks like or what size it is, and it depends on how well it comes back.

b.ioannides · May 2023

b.ioannides · May 2023

Some branches are red others are dry others green that look ok.

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