Nyssa sylvatica 'Zydeco Twist' Contorted Black Gum Black gum Acer palmatum 'Verkade's Jacus Potus'

Acer palmatum 'Verkade's Jacus Potus' is a brand new introduction that leafs out with deep burgundy feather-like leaves fading to a green with hints of peach and apricot

While Acer griseum is slow to get started

Making Beautiful Pictures Framed with Dried Variegated Leaves by Fujiko Shitakamori

I am not sure if it is simply a seedling from the woods at one of the Schmidt Nurseries or another strapleaf seedling from Ed Wood

the white frosted variegation will fade more but always puts on a great spring display of variegation

Nyssa sylvatica 'Zydeco Twist' Contorted Black Gum Black gum Acer palmatum 'Verkade's Jacus Potus'Nyssa sylvatica 'Zydeco Twist' Contorted American Black Gum Tree Zones 4 9 Part Sun Full Sun Nyssa sylvatica 'Zydeco Twist' has a special contorted and twisting habit that makes for a unique and beautiful tree in the garden. 'Zydeco Twist' may reach 10 15 ft in height and width in 20 years. Fall color is a bright red to deep maroon. Zydeco Twist is believed to have been found as a chance seedling at Rick Webbs nursery, becoming an unusual spectacle