Nyssa Sylvatica” Wildfire”
$499.99
Wildfire Black Gum is a stately deciduous shade tree whose bronzy-red new leaves mature glossy green before a vivid yellow, orange, red and purple autumn display.
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Description
Nyssa sylvatica Wildfire is a slow-growing, long-lived shade tree selected for red new growth that repeats through the growing season. Glossy, alternate leaves mature deep green, then shift through yellow and orange to bright red and purplish red in autumn. A strong central framework develops into a broad pyramidal to oval crown, while mature bark becomes dark and deeply furrowed.
Give it a generous, permanent position in full sun or partial shade. Reliably moist, fertile, acidic to neutral soil supports the best growth, though established trees adapt to several soil textures. Shelter the site from strong winds and avoid unnecessary transplanting. Its male, seedless character keeps the design focused on canopy, shade and exceptional seasonal foliage rather than fruit.
Additional information
| Height | 1220 cm – 1830 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 760 cm – 915 cm |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Nyssa Sylvatica" Wildfire" |
| Family | Nyssaceae |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. |
| Pests | Generally pest-free. |
| Diseases | May be susceptible to honey fungus where it is present. |
| Pruning | Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches in late winter; otherwise prune minimally. |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Watering instructions | Keep fertile soil reliably moist but avoid prolonged waterlogging. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Columnar upright |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil, Wet or Damp Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade, Light shade |
| Shape | Oval, Pyramidal |
| Suggest planting location | Pollinator Garden, Four-Season Garden, Urban and courtyard gardens, Architectural planting, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Tree |
| Use for | Architectural, Bird-Friendly, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 20 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Wildfire Black Gum, Wildfire Black Tupelo, Wildfire Tupelo |
| Blomidon Item No | NYSSYW050WB |
| Usps | Red new leaves mature green before vivid autumn color develops., A broad pyramidal canopy supplies durable shade and structure. |