Zydeco Twist Black Gum

Common Name:

Zydeco Twist Black Gum

Botanical Name:

Nyssa sylvatica 'Zydeco Twist'

Family:

Cornaceae

Zone:

4-9

Height:

20'

Spread:

1-15'

Bloom Time:

June, May

Bloom Description:

Small clusters of greenish white flowers.

Trail/Garden Location:

North Forest Trail

Garden Uses:

While 'Zydeco Twist' has attractive bark, it is grown mostly for the whimsical way its branches grow. Branches appear contorted and corkscrewed, which makes this particular black gum a fantastic specimen plant and adds a delightful playfulness to any landscape.

Wildlife Benefits:

Attracts birds.

Leaf Type:

Dark green leaves that are oblong in shape have an attractive waxy appearance. Later in the year the fall color is a showy red to deep maroon.