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Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' Zone: 5
Wildfire Blackgum Height:  35'
  Spread:  20'
  Shape:  Upright form, strong central leader
  Foliage:  Bright glossy red new growth, maturing to dark green
  Fall Color:  Bright red
  Special Features:  The bright red now growth really makes this cultivar stand out.  A very strong grower with an upright for and a strong central leader.  Has fissured grey bark provides winter interest.  Adaptable in urban conditions including compacted and poorly drained soils as well as being drought tolerant.

 

The growth habit of our 1 year Wildfire Blackgum.  Grown in the 10 inch In-Ground fabric bag.  (July 2008)
The beautiful red new growth of the Wildfire Blackgum.  Grown in the 10 inch In-Ground fabric bag.  (July 2008)
A row of our 1 year Wildfire Blackgum on the right and a row of our 1 year Nyssa sylvatica on the left.  Grown in the 10 inch In-Ground fabric bag.  (September 2008)
A row of our 1 year Wildfire Blackgum on the left and a row of our 1 year Nyssa sylvatica on the right.  Grown in the 10 inch In-Ground fabric bag.  (September 2008)

 

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