Common Name: Wildfire Black Gum
Botanical Name: Nyssa sylvatica’Wildfire’
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.