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Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

Black Gum

A tough-as-nails tree with spectacular fall color. The new growth of this beauty is bright red. Nyssa sylvatica is native to much of eastern N. America. 'Wildfire' appears to be less susceptible to leaf spot.

  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4-9
  • Tall:40-60 Feet
  • Wide:30-40 Feet
  • Spacing:20-30 Feet
Attributes
• Blooms in Shade
• Disease Resistant
• Fall Foliage
• Spring Bloomer
Foliage Color
• Red
Best Usage
• Specimen
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
Exposure
• Sun
• Shade
• Part Shade
Additional Information about Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

A tough-as-nails tree with spectacular fall color. The new growth of this beauty is bright red. Nyssa sylvatica is native to much of eastern N. America. 'Wildfire' appears to be less susceptible to leaf spot.