eleagnos ‘Angustifolia’

This choice shrub or small tree is known as Rosemary Willow as the small narrow leaves are reminiscent of the herb. It’s a very attractive, compact large shrub that can grow to 15ft high by 15ft wide. The leaves are 3-6in long and 1/8-1/4in wide; gray at first, but later turn dark green above and dense white woolly hairs beneath. In spring there is a prolific burst of golden catkins on male plants and in fall the leaves turn a dazzling bright yellow. Ours are female plants, although some are yet to bloom. Deer will not eat this willow. Hardy to USDA Zone 4.