Nyssa sylvatica 'JFS-red' (Firestarter Black Gum) Plant Form_upright spreading use in a shady spot

use in a shady spot with dappled light

produces large mounds of blue-green

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

Mature plants (10 years) typically reach just over one meter in height with comparable spread

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 use in a shady spotFirestarter 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