| Common Name | Sweet Gale |
| Family | Myricaceae |
| Genus | Myrica |
| Species | Gale |
| Origin | Europe / Asia / North America |
| Blooming | Small inconspicuous dioecious flowers in spring |
| Leaf Color | Green to yellow-green, reddish-brown in autumn |
| Sunlight | Shade / Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Peat-based bog soil, must remain constantly waterlogged or saturated
High moisture requirement, plant in standing water or wet soil, do not allow drying out
Full sun to partial shade; requires ample light for vigorous growth
Minimal fertilization needed due to nitrogen-fixing root nodules
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood
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