Pacific Fire Japanese Maples exhibit vibrant changes in foliage and twig coloring throughout the seasons. During spring, the leaves are light green against a red bark. In summer, the leaves take on a light green hue with hints of orange or pink on yellow-green stems. As autumn arrives, the leaves turn a beautiful yellow color, contrasting against bright red stems. This remarkable transformation is most pronounced from late summer to early spring. These maples thrive in partial shade.