Growth Habit & Size
Spreading · Weeping
Broad, twisting branches spread outward and cascade; mature width can exceed height.
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Germaine's Gyration
Acer palmatum
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☀️ Full Sun
🌿 Weeping
Cultivar Description & Characteristics
Germaine's Gyration is a fascinating upright tree noted for its uniquely twisted, contorted stems and deeply lobed green leaves. The curious, zigzagging branch structure provides exceptional architectural interest in the winter landscape after the leaves fall. During the growing season, the lush green foliage dances gracefully on the contorted branches before turning brilliant gold in autumn. It serves as a fantastic conversation piece in any garden setting.
10-Yr Height
8.0
10-Yr Width
6.0
Seasonal Foliage Spectrum
Spring: Light Green
Summer: Green
Fall: Golden Yellow
Sun Tolerance Ratings
Morning Sun
9 / 10
Afternoon Sun
7 / 10
☀️ Morning Sun Guidance:
Highlights the twisted, contorted stems and lush green foliage.
☀️ Afternoon Sun Guidance:
Sturdy structural growth handles regular daytime sun effectively.
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Get to know your maple
What do these growth habit terms mean?
More than one term can apply. Branch direction, crown shape and size describe different characteristics, and the outline can change as a tree matures.
- Upright
- Main stems and branches emphasize upward growth. An upright tree can still develop a broad canopy.
- Spreading
- Branches extend outward to form a broad canopy. The tree does not have to be wider than it is tall.
- Weeping
- Branches or branchlets arch or hang downward. The tree can still have an upright trunk.
- Rounded
- The crown has a rounded outline. This describes the overall shape rather than the direction of each branch.
- Dwarf
- A cultivar with a smaller natural stature than typical forms of its species. Dwarf describes size, not branch direction or a fixed height limit; it does not automatically mean slow growth.
For example: Bloodgood can grow upright while developing a broad, rounded canopy with spreading branches.
Learn more: NC State plant forms · Bloodgood profile · RHS trees for smaller gardens
Roots & heritage
The story behind Germaine's Gyration
Acer palmatum 'Germaine's Gyration' is a distinctive Japanese maple cultivar recognized for its unusually twisting, curving branches and broad, spreading growth habit. Unlike conventional upright Japanese maples, it develops an irregular framework of horizontal and contorted branches, creating a sculptural appearance. Its foliage is generally green during the growing season, developing yellow, orange, and red tones in autumn. Although the cultivar is described by specialist nurseries, its original selector, geographical origin, selection date, and first commercial introduction year have not been reliably established. The identity of the person commemorated by the name Germaine also remains undocumented. No verified historical account establishes its parentage or indicates that it resulted from controlled hybridization. Consequently, an origin year cannot be assigned confidently. No cultivar-specific United States plant patent or registered trademark has been verified, and its propagation rights and royalty status remain undetermined.
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📊 Inventory and Pricing
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Pungo Maples Onsite Inventory
| Size | Price | Status |
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| — | — | AVAILABLE |
| — | — | AVAILABLE |
| 5 Gallon | $100.00 | SOLD |
