Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' ~ Wildfire Blackgum Size:3.0" CALIPER Best color in full sun

Best color in full sun and rich

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The tiny fragrant white flowers that blanket the shrub bloom on drooping cylindrical racemes in spring

It is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate a range of soil types

Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' ~ Wildfire Blackgum Size:3.0" CALIPER Best color in full sunWildfire 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