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Sweet Gale (Myrica gale)
Sweet Gale (Myrica gale)
$49.00
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Myrica gale
Choose Sweet Gale (Myrica gale) if you want one of the best native shrubs for wet ground. It thrives where most shrubs rot — pond edges, bogs, and rain gardens — carries aromatic foliage that smells sweet and resinous when crushed, and is tough as nails and cold-hardy to zone 2. Main tradeoff: it wants consistent moisture and will sucker, so it belongs in naturalized wet areas, not dry tidy foundation beds.
Buy This If
- You have wet ground where other shrubs struggle.
- You want fragrant, aromatic foliage.
- You can allow it to sucker and naturalize.
Skip This If
- Your site is dry and stays dry.
- You need a narrow, clipped, tidy shrub.
- You want evergreen screening.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | Fragrant foliage and a soft, natural texture make it a standout in wet, naturalized settings. |
| Growth Rate | B | It establishes and fills in at a steady pace, especially in the moist ground it prefers. |
| Maintenance | B | Low fuss overall, but it may sucker and spread if you want a contained outline. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | The aromatic foliage keeps deer browsing to a minimum in most gardens. |
| Wet-Site Tolerance | A | This is its home turf — it loves wet ground and thrives where most shrubs drown. |
| Small Space Fit | C | It suckers and naturalizes, so it needs room rather than a tight, small bed. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we reach for Sweet Gale on wet edges, rain gardens, and restoration jobs where most shrubs rot. It thrives where others drown, and because it fixes its own nitrogen it actually improves the poor wet soils we plant it in.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 2a-6b |
| Spacing | 3 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist (tolerates wet/boggy soil) |
| Growth Habit | Upright, spreading, suckering |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it grow in wet soil?
Yes — it's a wetland native that thrives in bogs and pond edges where most shrubs would rot.
Does it spread?
Yes, it suckers into colonies, which makes it great for massing and restoration plantings.
Why does the foliage smell?
Aromatic resin glands on the leaves give it a sweet, spicy fragrance when the foliage is crushed.
Why Choose Shrubs for a Stronger Landscape?
- Structure & Definition: Shrubs frame homes, define walkways, and create organized planting beds.
- Privacy & Screening: Many varieties grow dense and full, making them ideal for natural hedges and property boundaries.
- Seasonal Color & Texture: From evergreen foliage to flowering varieties, shrubs provide visual interest in every season.
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31350
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