Sweet Gale

Sweet Gale plants need to be watered every 7-10 days depending on the particular season, location, and soil type. During the spring and summer, when the plants are actively growing, they should be watered more often, usually every 7 days if soil is dry. During the fall, they should only be watered when the soil is dry, usually every 10 days. It is important not to over-water your sweet gale plants, as they are susceptible to root rot. When watering, the soil should be moistened evenly, so that the plant is getting an even amount of water throughout the root system.

Sweet Gale (Myrica gale) is a medium to fast-growing, semi-evergreen to evergreen shrub. Ideally, Sweet Gale requires full sunlight exposure to reach its maximum potential in terms of growth, flowering, fruit production, and overall plant health. It does best in a location that enjoys full sun for at least 6 to 8 hours per day; the more sunlight, the better for Sweet Gale. If there is shade, it should be dappled or morning sun for optimal growth. If your Sweet Gale does not have enough light, its growth will slow down and it may become sparse, with fewer flowers and fruit.

Sweet Gale (Myrica gale) typically requires very little pruning, as it is generally a fairly low maintenance shrub. However, if you need to contain or shape the plant, pruning can be done in late winter or early spring, just before new growth begins. Prune as much as needed, but avoid shearing off too much; as with many varieties of evergreens, too much pruning may cause the plant to become sparse.