Sweet Gale will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This is a dioecious species, meaning that individual plants are either male or female. Only the females will produce fruit, and a male variety of the same species is required nearby as a pollinator.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in poor soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is native to parts of North America. It can be propagated by cuttings.
Details
Botanical Name
Myrica gale
Common Name
Sweet Gale
Hardiness Zone
- 1
Appearance
Max Height
6 Feet
Max Spread
6 Feet
Plant Form
- Mounded
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Chartreuse
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
From Early To Late Spring
Moisture
Average To Wet
Sunlight
Full Sun To Partial Shade
Maintenance
Medium
Deer Resistance
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