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Nyssa sylvatica Wildfire

Wildfire Black Gum

This tree provides all season interest with its colourful red foliage in the spring, to green in the summer and then to outstanding shades of scarlet in the fall.

  • »  Upright, oval to rounded crown
  • »  Bright red foliage flush in the spring to green by summer
  • »  Small, non-showy, greenish-white flowers
  • »  Flowers give way to dark blue, oval fruit
  • »  Obovate to elliptic leaves are brilliant red becoming dark green in the summer
  • »  Foliage is a brilliant, scarlet colour in the fall
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

10gal
$294.00
B&B in Container
$960.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:10-15 m
  • Spread:9-10 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fruit
• Salt Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Oval
• Pyramidal
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
• Red
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

An excellent, ornamental, shade tree with two showings of incredible, red colour. This tree is suitable for a wide range of locations, including typically wetter areas.