These maples are relatively low-maintenance trees that require little pruning. They are also fairly resistant to pests and diseases. Japanese Lace leaf maples provide beauty throughout the year. In spring, their leaves emerge in a soft green color. In summer, the leaves mature to a deeper green. In fall, the leaves put on a spectacular show of color, changing from green to red, orange, or yellow. And in winter, the bare branches of the tree have a delicate and graceful appearance.