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Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

Also Known As

Black gum
Sour gum
Wildfire Tupelo

Plant type

tree, aquatic

size

H: 30'-40'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' plant details

Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous aquatic tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

Plant type: aquatic tree
Plant family: nyssaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The young foliage of this almost-native tree (to 30'x 20') emerges bright burgundy ?wildfire? red, a color which lasts well into the summer to be followed by yellow-orange-scarlet-red fall color; spectacular! S/M

By: Forestfarm

An amazingly tough tree. N. s. 'Wildfire' is a pyramidal tree that can grow in wet areas as well as dry. Makes a beautiful tree all summer with its deep green leaves and the new growth is pretty purple. In fall, the tree turns stunning red, yellow and orange.

By: Gossler Farms

Tupelo with colored foliage in both spring and fall. New growth in spring is deep red, changing to green through summer then vibrant yellow orange-purple-red in fall. Broad pyramid to oval shape. Growth Rate moderate

By: Garden World

What a colorful beauty! Shiny burnt orange-red new growth makes this one of the most exciting new Blackgum cultivars. Try some of these easy to grow trees, and save one for your own landscape!

By: Heritage Seedlings

Red new foliage all summer on a well branched plant. Attractive mature foliage is glossy, dark green that turn a fluorescent yellow to orange to scarlet red to purple in fall. Wonderfully spectacular! The bark has almost alligator-like patterns and is dark gray to almost black. Prefers moist soil.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A constant supply of red-orange color on new growth in summer followed by superb fall color. Deciduous tree 25' x 25'

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

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Photo of Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Gardening facts about Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' plant

How to Grow Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - high
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- blue
- black
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy

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