Nyssa sylvatica 'David Odom' ~ Afterburner® Blackgum southern-living IMAGES: Joel's Goa Pics

IMAGES: Joel's Goa Pics

pyramidal shape when young

If the leaf is shriveled and dry

White Shi-Shi Camellia is a compact evergreen shrub with a bushy rounded habit and lush glossy deep green evergreen leaves that stay green year-round

The oval dark green leaves emerge bronze and turn burgundy in fall

Nyssa sylvatica 'David Odom' ~ Afterburner® Blackgum southern-living IMAGES: Joel's Goa PicsAfterburner Black Gum is a fast growing native deciduous tree that has a strong dominate leader and a uniform branching that form a refined pyramidal habit that opens to oval with age. The shiny, dark green foliage emerges red and turns bright red for for fall while holding on to its leaves for longer. The fruit and flowers are insignificant. Best grown in part sun and well drained soils. Type: Tree Origins: Eastern US; GA Native Height: 25 35 Spread: