Nyssa sylvatica ‘Wildfire’ (Black Gum)

This exciting selection of a beloved native tree features a columnar habit, and a kaleidoscope of colorful foliage throughout the growing season. Welcomes spring with red new growth transitioning to dark green in summer, then into a fiery mix of orange and scarlet for fall. Textural black-brown bark and yellow and red winter stems add to the winter interest. Deep roots won’t damage sidewalks and make underplanting easy. Ht 30’ X 20’ Deciduous. Sun Zones 5-9