Nyssa sylvatica 'The James' ~ Forest Fire™ Blackgum book IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners

IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners

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The flattened 5-petaled flowers are a vibrant tropical orange with a look of hand streaked dark purple on the petals and around the center that bloom from late spring throughout summer

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Nyssa sylvatica 'The James' ~ Forest Fire™ Blackgum book IMAGE: Photos by Proven WinnersForest 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