Myrica gale Sweet Gale Northwest native deciduous shrub 3-4′ tall. Found along margins of bogs, estuaries, and lakes; leaves emit sweet scent when rubbed. Coppices quickly after disturbance, waxy fruits eaten by birds in winter. Tolerates salt spray in shoreline plantings. Plant Type: Tree or Shrub Provenance(s): 02-Puget Lowland Wetland Status: OBL