Zydeco Twist Black Gum Common Name: Zydeco Twist Black Gum Botanical Name: Nyssa sylvatica ‘Zydeco Twist’ Zydeco Twist Black Gum Plant family: Cornaceae Location: North Forest Trail Growing zone: 4-9 Height: 20′ Spread: 10′-15′ Bloom time: May, June Bloom description: Small clusters of greenish white flowers. 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. 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.
