Gale 'Sweet'

Common Name: Sweetgale

Scientific Name: Myrica gale L.

Zone: 2-6

Blossom Colour: Yellowish-green (catkins)

Flowering Type: Dioecious (separate male and female plants)

Summer Colour: Dark green

Fall Colour: Yellow

Mature Height (ft): 3-5

Mature Spread (ft): 3-6

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Tree Type: Deciduous shrub

Watering: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soils

Fertilization: Minimal; does not require heavy fertilization but benefits from organic matter in the soil