Wildfire Black Gum
Botanical Name: Nyssa s. 'Wildfire'
About Wildfire Black Gum
An improvement of the native with bright red new growth. The foliage matures to a lustrous green and changes for a fabulous fall display. It prefers deep, moist, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to others. Use as a lawn specimen or in mixed plantings.
Plant Details
Common Name:
Wildfire Black Gum
Leaf Color:
Green
Leaf Fall Color
Red, Yellow and Purple
Bloom Time:
May-Jun
Sun Exposure:
Likes Sun to Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Slow
Mature Shape:
Oval
Mature Height:
30ft to 50ft
Mature Width:
20ft to 30ft
Attributes:
Tolerates Wet Soils
Attracts Birds