Overview
Salix rosmarinifolia is a bushy shrub in the genus Salix, part of the Salicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salix rosmarinifolia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates moist and well-drained soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens, cottage and informal garden and hedging and screens. It is native to Afghanistan, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belgium, Central European Russia, China North-Central, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland and France.
About
Salix rosmarinifolia, commonly known as rosemary-leaved willow, is a shrub belonging to the Salicaceae family. As a member of the Salix genus, it shares characteristics with willows, which are typically deciduous trees and shrubs found in moist soils across cold and temperate regions. This cultivar thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated easily through cuttings and is native to a broad range of areas including parts of Europe and Asia such as Afghanistan, Austria, and Finland.
Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0 — Salix rosmarinifolia
About the genus
Willows, also called sallows and osiers, of the genus Salix, comprise around 350 species of typically deciduous trees and shrubs. They are primarily found on moist soils in cold and temperate regions.
Wikipedia contributors, "Willow", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Willow
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Salix
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- moist, well-drained
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Salix rosmarinifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Hedging and screens
- Native to
- Afghanistan, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belgium, Central European Russia, China North-Central, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Salix rosmarinifolia
- Propagation
- cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Caterpillars, Leaf beetles, Sawflies, Willow scale
- Disease resistance
- Willow anthracnose, Scab, Canker, Honey fungus, Rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Salix rosmarinifolia?
Salix rosmarinifolia prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Salix rosmarinifolia need?
Salix rosmarinifolia grows best in moist and well-drained soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Salix rosmarinifolia hardy in the UK?
Salix rosmarinifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Salix rosmarinifolia?
Cuttings.
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