Acer palmatum 'Germaine's Gyration'

Acer palmatum 'Germaine's Gyration'

Large Cascading Germaine's Gyration Contorted Laceleaf Japanese Maple

Zones 5-9

Acer palmatum ‘Germaine’s Gyration’ Leaves emerge in the spring with a peach tint. As they mature the leaves quickly turn a forest green. As the fall rolls in expect the leaves of ‘Germaine’s Gyration’ to turn a golden yellow, that slowly turns to orange then as the temperature drops, a brilliant red. ‘Germaine’s Gyration’ claim to fame is that it's a pendulous dissectum with a very unusual twisting growth habit. This Japanese maple tree naturally contorts as it grows creating inner branches that swirl around the main trunk. ‘Germaine’s Gyration’ unique effect is magnified by the lateral branching.

‘Germaine’s Gyration’ produces a larger leaf than you will see in most laceleaf Japanese maples. Expect ‘Germaine’s Gyration’ to reach 10 ft high by 15 ft wide in 20 years. 

Germaine's Gyration is one of the fastest growing of the cascading laceleaf Japanese maples. For those gardeners looking for a  plant to create a focal point in the garden, this is the Japanese maple perfect for you.
 

• HARDINESS:  zones 5-9
• EXPOSURE:  part shade to sun
• SIZE:  10ft high by 15ft wide
• SHIPPING SIZE:  1/2 gallon pot.  18-24" plant.