Nyssa sylvatica Wildfire

Wildfire Black Gum

Colorful spring and fall foliage adorn this attractive, low maintenance, native Black Gum cultivar. Prefers low lying, wooded areas or pond peripheries, but will do well in full sun after establishment.

  • Large growing shade tree
  • Showy red new growth in spring, as well as, vibrant, red fall color
  • Hardy native cultivar great for wildlife establishment

  • Category: Tree, Wetland, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • Height: 30-50 ft
  • Spread: 20-30 ft
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Landscape Characteristics
Flowers
Foliage Color
Specialty Use
Wildlife Garden
Woodland Garden
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Songbirds
Classification by Use
Color Impact
Native
Shade Tree
Habit
Spreading
Upright
Light Requirement
Part Shade
Part Sun
Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Spring
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Well-Drained
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Foliage Color
Green
Red