Fire Master™ Black Gum
Nyssa sylvatica 'PRP1' PPAF
A native tree with upright, pyramidal branching. Will grow 50 to 60 feet tall and 25 feet wide. New foliage growth is a bright red, turning dark green during summer and then fiery red in fall.
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50-60 ft
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20-25 ft
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USDA Zone:
4
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
For new plantings, dig a hole one and a half times wider than the plant's container; place plant in hole, keeping the top of the root ball ground level; and back fill with dirt. Water thoroughly and then mulch around the base to conserve moisture and reduce weeds. New plantings require more frequent watering than established plants. Wind, temperature and soil are factors to consider in watering. Feed plants in early spring and again in early fall with an all-purpose fertilizer, following label instructions.
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