Acer palmatum 'Baby Lace' is a charming dwarf Japanese maple featuring tiny, finely dissected reddish-orange leaves that create a delicate lace-like appearance throughout the growing season. Originating as a witches’ broom selection from Acer palmatum 'Ornatum', this compact cultivar develops a dense, mounded habit ideal for containers, rock gardens, fairy gardens, and small landscape spaces. In autumn, the foliage transforms into a brilliant orange-red display that provides a true “wow” factor in the garden. ‘Baby Lace’ prefers partial sun with protection from harsh afternoon heat and requires very well-drained soil to thrive. It can be somewhat finicky in cultivation and benefits from careful attention to watering, drainage, and site selection. In 10 years, it typically reaches about 2 ft tall by 2 ft wide. This cultivar should not be confused with Acer palmatum 'Baby Lace Lexington', which is a distinctly different selection.