Acer negundo ‘Sensation’ – Sensation Box Elder Maple 400mm pot
This is a pre-order item and is on track for December collection.
** Please note, collection dates can shift a little with the season as trees don't always read the calendar. We will let you know the second yours is ready to collect. We will also keep you posted on how things are progressing along the way. **
🌿✨ Acer negundo ‘Sensation’ – Sensation Box Elder Maple ✨🌿
Acer ‘Sensation’ is a fast-growing deciduous shade tree with lush green foliage, a strong upright form, and brilliant Autumn colour — a great choice for larger gardens, driveways, and feature planting. 🍁🌳
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 400mm pot – advanced tree size; current height can vary between plants right now 🌳
✔️ Strong young tree form for quicker landscape impact
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun to part shade ☀️🌤️
✔️ Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils; mulch and water while establishing 🌱💧
✔️ Drought tolerant and frost hardy once established ❄️💧
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Fresh green foliage through Spring and Summer gives a full, leafy canopy 🌿✨
✔️ Autumn brings strong shades of red, orange, and yellow depending on conditions 🍁❤️
✔️ Deciduous – drops its leaves in Winter and allows more light through ❄️🌳
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright habit when young, developing into a broad rounded shade tree 🌳✅
✔️ Grows approx. 8–12m tall × 6–8m wide
✔️ Best with light formative pruning when young to build a strong framework ✂️🌿
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ Fast-growing shade tree for quicker canopy development 🌳✨
✔️ Brilliant Autumn colour adds strong seasonal interest 🍁
✔️ Tough, hardy, and adaptable once established 💪🌱
✔️ Excellent for larger gardens, rural properties, and avenue-style planting 🏡🌳
✔️ Reliable performer in cool-climate gardens ❄️✅
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Plant as a feature shade tree in a lawn or open garden bed 🌳🏡
✔️ Use along driveways or larger boundaries for an avenue effect 🚗✨
✔️ Great for larger gardens where you want fast shade and Autumn colour 🍁🌿
✔️ Pair with ornamental grasses and low ground covers for a clean, finished base 🌾🌿
