Salix rosmarinifolia ‘Tiny Pearls' ^PBR

This new variety of willow species native to Poland, found in a natural site. It is characterized by a very dense, cushion-like shaped and thin, delicate shoots as well as extremely abundant flowering. The bush grows up to 2 m high. The inflorescences (catkins) are very small, spherical, silver-gray, slightly pink for a while. The plant blooms in February or March. Small, thin branches and the huge number of catkins resembling pearls or dew drops give the bushes an exceptionally airy, light appearance. The leaves are small, vivid green on top and grayish on the bottom. The variety is recommended for home gardens and landscape parks, naturalistic plantings where the use of native plants is required.

Hardiness zone: 3 -40/-35 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Tiny Pearls’ ^PBR

Breeder: Bronisław Jan Szmit, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2023 r.

Applicant: Szkółka Szmit, ul. Kwiatowa 18, 06-400 Pęchcin, Poland