Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' ~ Wildfire Blackgum Size:65 GALLON IMAGES: Ryan Somma from Occoquan

IMAGES: Ryan Somma from Occoquan

Use on turf

Susceptible to rot and rust

Hanse Hase Switch Grass

(3) Clinton Michigan Spring

Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' ~ Wildfire Blackgum Size:65 GALLON IMAGES: Ryan Somma from OccoquanWildfire 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