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Plant profile

Schwerins Willow

Schwerins Willow

Salix schwerinii

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 1 of 5
SubtleDistinctiveSubtle to Distinctive, position 5 of 5
SupportingFocalSupporting to Focal, position 3 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 Schwerins Willow for fine foliage and slender stems. 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 foliage and slender stems. 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 foliage and slender stems. 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 foliage and slender stems. When it flowers, its place in Willow Works also connects the crop to Bloom & Buzz Apiary by adding seasonal forage for pollinators.