Nyssa sylvatica 'JFS-red' (Firestarter Black Gum) Plant Form_upright spreading Its grassy leaves emerge chartreuse

Its grassy leaves emerge chartreuse in spring

The flowers emerge on bare wood prior to leafing out in early spring and are lightly scented

The small lobed palmate leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding crimson in the fall

Its large glossy lobed leaves remain black in colour with showy plum purple variegation throughout the season

Super Blue Lavender is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a mounded form

Nyssa sylvatica 'JFS-red' (Firestarter Black Gum) Plant Form_upright spreading Its grassy leaves emerge chartreuseFirestarter Black Gum is a deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a shapely oval form. Its average texture blends into the landscape but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This is a relatively low maintenance tree and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. It has no significant negative