Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' ~ Wildfire Blackgum Size:3.0" CALIPER The tiny fragrant white flowers

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

Strawberries

Naturalized Areas

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Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' ~ Wildfire Blackgum Size:3.0" CALIPER The tiny fragrant white flowersWildfire 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