Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' ~ Wildfire Blackgum Size:3.0" CALIPER where its vibrant red flowers

where its vibrant red flowers can make a bold statement

Plants in the Garden: Distribute 1/2 cup of NutriStar evenly over 10 square feet of planting area - next to but not touching plant base

The foliage consists of scale-like leaves that are dark green in color

Grows best in full sun  with moist to standing water and rich soils

Nodding pale yellow flowers with short dark yellow spurs bloom in spring

Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' ~ Wildfire Blackgum Size:3.0" CALIPER where its vibrant red flowersWildfire Black Gum is a slow growing native deciduous tree that has a tidy pyramidal habit when young and branches that become more horizontal as it matures. The lightly toothed shiny foliage emerges bold red before maturing to dark green, and turns fiery scarlet in fall. The fruit and flowers are insignificant. Best grown in part sun and well drained soils. Type: Tree Origins: Eastern US; GA Native Height: 30 50 Spread: 20 30 Spacing: 25 USDA