The Fire Master™ Black Gum is a premier choice for the Houston metro area. It is exceptionally well-adapted to our heavy clay soils and high humidity. Unlike many other deciduous trees, it maintains a strong central leader and displays a brilliant, reliable scarlet-red fall color even in our warm Gulf Coast climate. It is highly resistant to leaf spot and thrives in the intense Texas summer heat.
Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Height x Width
50' Height x 25' Width
Water
Medium to High; tolerates periodic flooding and wet feet common in Houston clay.
Zones
4 - 9
Fertilization
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.
Pruning
Minimal required; prune in winter to maintain shape or remove damaged limbs.
The Fire Master™ Black Gum is a premier choice for the Houston metro area. It is exceptionally well-adapted to our heavy clay soils and high humidity. Unlike many other deciduous trees, it maintains a strong central leader and displays a brilliant, reliable scarlet-red fall color even in our warm Gulf Coast climate. It is highly resistant to leaf spot and thrives in the intense Texas summer heat.
Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Height x Width
50' Height x 25' Width
Water
Medium to High; tolerates periodic flooding and wet feet common in Houston clay.
Zones
4 - 9
Fertilization
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth begins.
Pruning
Minimal required; prune in winter to maintain shape or remove damaged limbs.
