Nyssa sylvatica 'JFS-red' (Firestarter Black Gum) Plant Form_upright spreading The small lobed palmate leaves

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

Coulter's Matilija Poppy is a spreading perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth

Nikko Blue Hydrangea is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form

Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit

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 The small lobed palmate leavesFirestarter 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