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Bloom & Buzz Small-batch. Single source. Carroll County, Tennessee.

Plant profile

Rosemary Willow

Rosemary Willow

Salix elaeagnos

Expected availability · late 2028

Willow Color / FoliageWillow Works
Sun
Full sun to part sun
Hardiness
Field evaluation in West Tennessee Zone 7b
Harvest
Dormant-season stems; catkin selections also harvested at marketable bud stage

At a Glance

Fine foliageBold foliageFine foliage to Bold foliage, position 2 of 5
SubtleDistinctiveSubtle to Distinctive, position 4 of 5
SupportingFocalSupporting to Focal, position 2 of 5
Fresh displayDried displayFresh display to Dried display, position 1 of 5
Short seasonLong seasonShort season to Long season, position 4 of 5

About

Choose Rosemary Willow for fine silver-green foliage. This Willow Works selection is being developed for customers who want distinctive, useful willow material.

Best Uses

Fresh foliage, natural-material arrangements, and specialty seasonal work.

Choose This If…

Choose this if you want willow for foliage or specialty texture rather than conventional rods or catkins.

Material Details

Fine silver-green foliage. Primary harvest: Summer. Best stage: Fresh leafy stems.

Growing requirements

Water
Consistent moisture during establishment; willow generally performs best with reliable moisture
Soil
Adaptable where moisture is adequate; field performance will refine local guidance.
Drainage
Moist, not drought-prone
Growth rate
Fast

Fruit, flower, or harvest traits

The feature to watch is fine silver-green foliage. Best suited to color rods, foliage, floral design.

Pollination and compatibility

Willows are dioecious; flower sex will be recorded from field observation where not already verified.

Role at Bloom & Buzz

We chose this variety first for its customer value as fine silver-green foliage. When it flowers, its place in Willow Works also connects the crop to Bloom & Buzz Apiary by adding seasonal forage for pollinators.