{"product_id":"myrique-baumier","title":"Sweet Gale","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Gale (\u003cem\u003eMyrica gale\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Wetland Shrub for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sweet Gale (\u003cem\u003eMyrica gale\u003c\/em\u003e) is a moderate-growing, extremely cold-hardy native shrub ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7). It typically grows 1–2 ft per year (30–60 cm) and forms a low, spreading shrub reaching 3–6 ft (1–2 m) at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for \u003cstrong\u003ewetland planting, shoreline stabilization\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eand naturalization,\u003c\/strong\u003e it offers \u003cstrong\u003earomatic foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e and unique resinous fruits along with excellent adaptation to wet, acidic soils and harsh environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Sweet Gale for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique native shrub perfectly adapted to wet soils, offering fragrance, resilience, and ecological value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturalization \/ Wet areas \/ Ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Quebec and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet, marshy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumus-rich soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidic soil conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural and shoreline environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet soils and cold climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShrub Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 ft (1–2 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 ft (1–2 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist to wet, acidic, humus-rich\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh (prefers consistently moist soil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–50+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Sweet Gale Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Sweet Gale if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a natural wetland planting within 2–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small to medium yard with moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 2–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want fragrant foliage and ecological value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a shrub for shoreline or wet area stabilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil is very dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a formal hedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in dry, sandy upland conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWetland or shoreline planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalization projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic landscape plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Gale thrives in wet, acidic soils, forms a dense low shrub, and provides fragrant foliage and persistent fruit for ecological landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Sweet Gale Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive native shrub adapted to wetlands with aromatic foliage and ecological benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Catkin\" title=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Catkin\"\u003ecatkins\u003c\/a\u003e appear before leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant, resinous foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow foliage tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persistent fruit and fine branching structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Sweet Gale is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7 and tolerates extreme cold, wet conditions, and snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd mulch to retain moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly if soil dries (rare in suitable sites)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in naturally moist or wet areas for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4–6 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–5 ft between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater 1–2 times per week if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Sweet Gale grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 1–2 ft per year in good wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 2a and thrives in Eastern Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—male and female plants are separate for fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It has a shallow root system suited for wet soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinimal mess—small fruits and leaves are not problematic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Shrubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9572%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 22.6975%;\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 19.192%;\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 31.2227%;\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"width: 25.9712%;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6975%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/sweet-gale\" title=\"Sweet Gale (Myrica gale)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/sweet-gale\" title=\"Sweet Gale (Myrica gale)\"\u003eSweet Gale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.192%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.2227%;\"\u003eAromatic foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.9712%;\"\u003eWet soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6975%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/labrador-tea\" title=\"Labrador Tea (Ledum groendlandicum)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/labrador-tea\" title=\"Labrador Tea (Ledum groendlandicum)\"\u003eLabrador Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.192%;\"\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.2227%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative evergreen + wet soil tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.9712%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBog \u0026amp; naturalized areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.6975%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/canada-buffaloberry\" title=\"Canada Buffaloberry (Shepherdia canadensis)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/canada-buffaloberry\" title=\"Canada Buffaloberry (Shepherdia canadensis)\"\u003eCanada Buffaloberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.192%;\"\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.2227%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Canada Native+Silver leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.9712%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturalization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Shrubs of Eastern Canada\"\u003eDeciduous Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/wetland-plants\" title=\"Collection: Wetland Plants\"\u003eWetland Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 2 Plants\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-2-plants-eastern-canada\"\u003eHardiness Zone 2 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/eastern-canada-forest-spices\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Discover Eastern Canada’s Forest Spices\"\u003eDiscover Eastern Canada’s Forest Spices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/spring-flooding-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Spring Flooding in Eastern Canada : Plants That Help Protect Properties\"\u003eSpring Flooding in Eastern Canada : Plants That Help Protect Properties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/willow-erosion-control\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Willows for Soil Erosion Control\"\u003eWillows for Soil Erosion Control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Plants for Wet Soils in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Shrubs for Shorelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (110 ml)","offer_id":47433488761151,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47433488793919,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Myrique-baumier-illustration.jpg?v=1702955718","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/sweet-gale","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}