Monday, 1 February 2016

Myrica gale



  • Common Name - bog myrtle
  • Botanical Name - Myrica gale
  • Family - Myricaceae
  • Bud -  alternate
  • Stem/Bark -  grey
  • Leaf - simple, oblanceolate shape, obtuse apex, attenuate base, serrate margin
  • Flower - floriferous, catkin, March - April
  • Fruit - drupe, green, September
  • Habit - upright
  • Form - round
  • Size - 1.3-2 m
  • Culture - full sun/part shade, acidic/wet soil
  • Use - fragrance, wetland planting

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