Wildfire Black Gum

Wildfire Black Gum is a breathtaking native tree that ignites the garden with two spectacular seasons of fire-engine color. In spring, brilliant red new foliage emerges like flames above the emerging canopy, then deepens to rich glossy dark green for summer. Come fall, the show starts all over again as the leaves transform into a stunning tapestry of scarlet, orange, and deep purple, one of the most consistently spectacular fall color trees in the Eastern U.S. Growing 35 feet tall with a neat pyramidal habit, Wildfire Black Gum is a true four-season native specimen.

• Brilliant fire-engine red new growth in spring, a unique double season of color
• Rich, glossy dark green summer foliage
• Spectacular scarlet, orange, and purple fall color, one of the finest in the East
• Neat pyramidal habit, ~35 ft. tall, excellent residential specimen tree
• Native to eastern North America, outstanding wildlife and ecological value
• Adapted to moist sites, slopes, and average garden conditions
• Hardy in Zones 4–9

Wildfire Black Gum thrives in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It adapts to a wide range of soil types and tolerates wet conditions better than most trees. Water regularly during establishment; once rooted, it is a resilient, low-maintenance native. No significant pruning is needed, the natural pyramidal form develops beautifully on its own. Few trees deliver as much seasonal drama with as little effort. Plant Wildfire Black Gum and watch your landscape come alive in spring and fall. Order today!