Myrica gale

Sweet Gale

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Common Name:

Sweet Gale

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

25°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

185 cm

Maximum width:

185 cm

Sweet Gale (Myrica gale) - Description

Myrica gale is a species of flowering plant in the genus Myrica, native to northern and western Europe and parts of northern North America. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1–2 m tall. Common names include Bog Myrtle and Sweet Gale. The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, 2–5 cm long, oblanceolate with a tapered base and broader tip, and a crinkled or finely toothed margin.

Sweet Gale (Myrica gale) - Blooming

Inconspicuous catkins.

Sweet Gale (Myrica gale) - Growth

Evergreen and deciduous, a few species are shrubs and small trees grown for aromatic foliage and small berries. Depending on species, they grow to 4 feet to 20-30 feet.

Sweet Gale (Myrica gale) - Planting

Vary in requirements. Propagate from seeds by first removing wax coating; two month of cold stratification may help. M. cerifera is propagated from semi hardwood cuttings in early summer or root cuttings in winter.

Sweet Gale (Myrica gale) - Pest

Myrica is susceptible to dieback, stem rots, root rots, rust, and leaf spots.

Sweet Gale (Myrica gale) - Interesting facts

The waxy fruit is indigestable to some birds, but attracts others and is a good winter food source for Yellow-rumped Warblers in particular. The fruit can also be eaten by people, notably Myrica rubra, and its wax used to make candles.