Japanese maple Acer 'Emerald Lace' green-red - Hardy plantSpherical and colourful! That is the Japanese maple 'Emerald Lace' (Acer palmatum). In spring and summer the Acer grows into a full, emerald green sphere. But the maple may be at its best in autumn. Then the leaves turn golden yellow, rust brown and dark red. Lovely in your garden, or even in a pot on your balcony. The hardy shrub can be planted all year round. The shrub does not require pruning. If you want to prune anyway, do it in late summer or