Acer negundo 'Sensation'

Also Known As

Sensation Boxelder Maple
Sensation Maple

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Acer negundo 'Sensation' plant details

Acer negundo 'Sensation' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer negundo 'Sensation'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer negundo 'Sensation'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

More compact and symmetrical than its parent, this round-headed 20-30' tree also has spectacular red fall color. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A more refined box elder with brilliant red fall color.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Usually A. negundo has no to poor fall color, but Sensation breaks the mold and has great color and a good rounded habit, so if I lived somewhere miserably cold where I was limited in my maple choices, this is the one I would plant. Zone 3.