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Salix elaeagnos subsp. angustifolia

Rosemary Willow (Olive Willow)

A tall shrub or small tree, with gray, velvety twigs turning brown with maturity. Leaves are gray, changing to dark green above, felted white below and resembling a rosemary plant.

  • »  AKA Salix elaeagnos 'Angustifolia', Salix lavandulifolia var. rosmarinifolia
  • »  Dark green leaves are velvety on the underside, golden yellow in the fall
  • »  Gray velvety twigs turn brown with maturity
  • »  Upright, round habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:5-6 m
  • Spread:5-6 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Catkins
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Rounded
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Salix elaeagnos subsp. angustifolia

An upright shrub with a dense, leafy habit that will tolerate adverse conditions and can be used as a stabilizing shrub.