Red Rage Black Gum is a vigorous native deciduous tree with a broad pyramidal habit and highly glossed dark green foliage that turns bright red in fall. The fruit and flowers are insignificant. Best grown in part sun and well-drained soils. Red Rage is resistant to leaf spot.
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Origins: |
Eastern US; GA Native |
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Height: |
25’ - 35’ |
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Spread: |
15’ - 20’ |
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Spacing: |
18’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Scale, rust, canker, and leaf spots can be occasional problems. Can tolerate both standing water and some drought.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Shade Tree, Privacy Screen, and Bog Gardens.
COMPANION PLANTS: Bald Cypress, Swamp Oak, Swamp Rosemallow
IMAGE: Photos by McLean Trees Foundation, Nyssa sylvatica 'Haymanred' - Shimmering reds and oranges
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
