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WILDFIRE BLACKGUM
Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'
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Root Pouch 5 gallon - 4-5 ft tall
(SKU: 9303)
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Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $170.00 Per Plant In Stock
3 gallon Potted - 3-4 ft tall
(SKU: 5212)
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List Price $125.00 Per Plant
Root Pouch 5 gallon - 5-6 ft tall
(SKU: 9858)
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Grown in Root Pouch®.
List Price $170.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 4-9 · Mature Height: 50-60 Feet · Mature Spread: 20-25 Feet
Buy Wildfire Blackgum online. A fast growing native tree with a pyramidal habit. New foliage growth is red compared to the species which has green new growth,leaves then turn to dark green as it matures. Red fall color. 'Wildfire' is also a seedless male variety, and will not produce fruit in the fall.
Family: Cornaceae · Common Name: Blackgum
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
We use and recommend www.dripdepot.com for our irrigation needs, from simple to install micro and drip systems, to commercial grade irrigation parts and supplies.
WILDFIRE BLACKGUM Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Gray |
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - High Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Tree |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Graft |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Privacy/Hedge/Living Fence |
| • | Provides Shade |
| • | Sound Barrier |
| • | Wind/Dust Break |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
2 review(s) for WILDFIRE BLACKGUM
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WILDFIRE BLACKGUM Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Nyssa is very easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Joe - May 08, 2016
New Paris, Pennsylvania (Hardiness Zone: 5)
We were very pleased with the trees we received from you recently. They were very healthy looking and appear to be starting off very well. Thank you for your service.
Leslie - Jun 01, 2020
Gaffney, South Carolina (Hardiness Zone: 7)
I received my Wildfire Blackgum carefully packaged and still hydrated when it arrived. It is beautiful! Great service and beautiful plants! God bless!