Nyssa s Wildfire #10

Nyssa s Wildfire

Nyssa s Wildfire #10

Wildfire Black Gum
Excellent fall color
Regular price $189.99
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This tupelo offers an extra season of brightly colored foliage. Spring brings a surprising flush of deep red new growth, which continues as long as new leaves emerge. Summer foliage is green, changing to autumn tints of orange yellow to purplish red.
Botanical Name- Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'
Pronunciation- NISS-uh sil-VAT-ih-kuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 25 ft
Mature Height- 40 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, acidic soil, but will tolerate most extremes
Current Size- #10
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Bloom Time-
Companion Plants-
Fauna Attracted- Bees (excellent honey source), fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Tree
  • Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C40
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune to remove deadwood in winter; water deeply in dry spells and mulch to retain moisture.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove dead or crossing branches and improve structure.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay soil around roots for strong establishment.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Leaf spot, scale insects

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