Myrica gale
BOG MYRTLE, SWEET GALE
Myricaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 1-8

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Flowers: yellow-brown

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Leaves: aromatic
 
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Myrica gale
BOG MYRTLE, SWEET GALE
Myricaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 1-8

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow-brown

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Leaves: aromatic


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal designs

Uses: border, informal hedge

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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