Nyssa sylvatica 'The James' ~ Forest Fire™ Blackgum size-7-g North to Midwest N

North to Midwest N

The dark green foliage turns a  showy florescent red to pink in fall

Heavy blooms with flower brackets that open white and transition to rich rosy pink give the illusion of abundant 4” flowers in mid spring

Vanessa on Buddleja

Nyssa sylvatica 'The James' ~ Forest Fire™ Blackgum size-7-g North to Midwest NForest Fire Black Gum is a vigorous native deciduous tree with a pyramidal habit that has excellent branching even when young, giving an early attractive silhouette. The lightly toothed glossy green foliage turns fiery red in fall. The fruit and flowers are insignificant. Best grown in part sun and well drained soils. Type: Tree Origins: Eastern US; GA Native Height: 40 50 Spread: 20 25 Spacing: 22 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun