Wildfire Black Gum Common Name: Wildfire Black Gum Botanical Name: Nyssa sylvatica’Wildfire’ Wildfire Black Gum Plant family: Cornaceae Location: North Forest Trail Growing zone: 3-9 Height: 30′-50′ Spread: 20′-30′ Bloom time: May, June Bloom description: Small, greenish-white flower clusters. Leaf type: Glossy oblong leaves have a waxy sheen and comes to a point at the tip. Dark green through the summer, ‘Wildfire’ has bright orange fall color. Garden uses: Attractive shade tree. Wildlife benefits: Attracts birds.
