Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' ~ Wildfire Blackgum Size:3.0" CALIPER If pollinated the tiny spring

If pollinated the tiny spring flowers  give way to bright red berries that ripen in fall and last until spring

IMAGES: Photoset by Mark Bolin

Sprite Astilbe is a dwarf mounding herbaceous perennial with glossy bronze green foliage

where its vibrant red flowers can make a bold statement

Grows best in full sun  with moist to standing water and rich soils

Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire' ~ Wildfire Blackgum Size:3.0" CALIPER If pollinated the tiny springWildfire Black Gum is a slow growing native deciduous tree that has a tidy pyramidal habit when young and branches that become more horizontal as it matures. The lightly toothed shiny foliage emerges bold red before maturing to dark green, and turns fiery scarlet 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: 30 50 Spread: 20 30 Spacing: 25 USDA