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Exposurefull sun
Waterhigh
Typeshrub
Myrica pennsylvanica
bog myrtle
Flower Colors
Description
A deciduous, suckering shrub with highly aromatic foliage. It bears clusters of yellow and brown catkins at the ends of the shoots in spring, followed by small, yellow-brown berries
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Suckering
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoam
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Poorly-drained
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-6
Fragrance
Foliage
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGenerally pest-freeCoastalWildlife gardensCottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceBanks and slopes