Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'
Black Gum, Blackgum, Sour Gum, Black Tupelo
Family: Nyssaceae Nyssa
| Type | Tree |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4B - 9A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Wet |
| Landscape uses | Specimen |
| Height | 25' to 40' / 7.60m to 12.20m |
| Spread | 20' to 25' / 6.00m to 7.60m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Blue |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Oval, pyramidal |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, native to North America, naturalizing |