Green Weeping Varieties
‘GERMAINE'S GYRATION’
‘Germaine’s Gyration’ is a cascading green laceleaf with an unusual twisting growth habit. This Japanese maple tree naturally contorts as it grows. It is very hardy and fast-growing. ‘Germaine’s Gyration’ handles full sun exposure, eventually reaching 8 feet in height. The early spring color is a light green that shifts to a darker green in summer and then to bright shades of yellow and orange throughout the autumn months. ‘Germaine’s Gyration’ is an ideal specimen tree to serve as a focal point in the garden.
‘GREEN HORNET’
‘Green Hornet’ is a beautiful, deep green cascading laceleaf. It grows more vigorously than most Japanese laceleaf maples and features long, arching branches with finely dissected leaves. The shape is cascading and very similar to an open umbrella. ‘Green Hornet’ grows well in sun or shade. The fall colors are red and orange instead of the usual yellow that is common with most green dissectums. It forms a mound reaching six feet in height.
‘OTTO'S DISSECTUM’
‘Otto’s Dissectum’ is a smaller, compact green laceleaf that grows to 4 feet in height. Given enough sun exposure, it will develop a unique pink and orange blush on its green dissected leaves. This tree can handle full sun exposure. The leaves turn a nice orange color in the fall. Works well when space is limited in the garden.
‘VIRIDIS’
‘Viridis’ is a classic green laceleaf with a cascading form. The delicate lacy, rich green foliage changes to brilliant yellows and oranges in the fall season. Provides an excellent contrast in your garden against red varieties. ‘Viridis’ is vigorous and easy to grow. Averages 4 feet in height and 5 feet in width in 10 years.
‘WATERFALL’
'Waterfall’ is a weeping, green laceleaf Japanese maple. It has a low, cascading shape and is wider than it is tall. This tree can grow in either sun or shade conditions. Its green foliage adds a feel of grace and elegance. The spring color is almost neon green. Summer color is kelly green changing to orange-yellow in the fall season. It was given its name when it was discovered next to a waterfall. Averages 5 feet in height and 6 feet in width in 10 years.