Myrica gale - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Bog myrtle (Myrica gale) is an upright, ovoid, tight small shrub with decorative, brown fruits. It produces amber-yellow flowers arranged in catkins from April to May. The Bog myrtle also has matt, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with humusy, sandy, acidic, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to approx. 1.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * red-brown shoots * attractive amber-yellow autumn colouring * decorative cones

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Bog myrtle are medium green, matt, alternate. They are about 3 - 6 cm in size. Bog myrtle turns a bright amber-yellow in autumn.

Spread
Northern hemisphere of the earth.

Frost hardiness
The Bog myrtle has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bog myrtle is an upright, ovoid and tightly growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.5 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.5 - 1.5 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Myrica gale thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The amber-yellow flowers of Bog myrtle appear in catkins from April to May.

Fruit
The brown cones of Myrica gale are particularly decorative. The young cones have an amber-yellow colour.

Use
Landscape, bog bed, natural garden

Shoots
The shoots of Myrica gale are reddish-brown.

Root
Myrica gale is a heartroot.