Abstract: The adaptability of Salix chaenomeloides ‘Variegata' was assessed in terms of its growth,over-winter,leaf color on seedlings terminal,phonological characteristics and pests and disease during seedling stage in 11 introduction trial sites.Results indicate that the areas adaptable for Salix chaenomeloides ‘Variegata' growth are Shenyan in Liaoning,Linfen in Shanxi,Zhengzhou in Henan,Yanling in Henan,Xichuan in Henan,Baiyin in Gansu,Kuche in Xinjiang,Wuling in Ningxia;while the areas that are not adaptable for Salix chaenomeloides ‘Variegata'are Shandan in Gansu,Xinzhou in Shanxi,Chaoyang in Liaoning.Buds and leaves started swelling earlier with decrease of latitude and elevation,i.e.with high mean temperature and long frost-free period.Meanwhile,its high growth and defoliation occurred later.There are pests and diseases that occur in some experimental locations.

Key words: Salix chaenomeloides‘Variegata', introduction, phonology