About This Product
Botanical Name: Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'
Common Name: Wildfire Black Gum Tree, Black Tupelo
A deciduous tree with an attractive horizontal branching structure. Glossy leaves emerge bright red in spring, turn green in summer, and mature to reddish-purple in fall. Small, dark blue fruits are produced if a male tree is nearby. Fruit is edible, yet very sour. Flowers and berries are beneficial to pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Native to the eastern U.S.
USDA Zone: Zones 3 - 9
Sunset Zone: Zones 2 - 10, 14 - 21
Mature Height: 30 - 50 feet
Mature Width: 20 - 40 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Moderate, Regular
