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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 Low Inventory
$960.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:10-15 m
  • Spread:9-10 m
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
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.