Nyssa sylvatica 'Zydeco Twist' ~ Zydeco Twist Blackgum size-2-5-cal Flowers best in evenly moist

Flowers best in evenly moist well-drained soils

'Dark Side of the Moon'

Produces small creamy white flowers in spring which give way to small black drupes into winter

garden beds

that becomes even more flavorful after a frost

Nyssa sylvatica 'Zydeco Twist' ~ Zydeco Twist Blackgum size-2-5-cal Flowers best in evenly moistZydeco Twist Black Gum is a small native deciduous tree that has an upright pyramidal habit with branches, twigs, and stems that twist or contort. The shiny dark green foliage turns a mix of red, orange, and yellow in fall. The fruit and flowers are insignificant. Best grown in part sun and well drained soils. Type: Tree Origins: Eastern US; GA Native Height: 20 30 Spread: 15 20 Spacing: 18 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom