The dappled willow is a good, small, variegated tree, but its foliage can brown around the edges in a hot, dry summer -- especially when sited in full sun.

The most common North American deciduous trees are elm, willow, beech, cherry, birch, and basswood. These trees each have their own unique qualities, from the heart-shaped leaves of the birch to ...

Ask a Master Gardener: Flowering mums, 'dappled willow' and blackberry harvest. August 20, 2017 at 5:00 a.m. | Updated August 20, 2017 at 6:08 a.m.