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Acer negundo ‘Sensation’ Maple

Acer negundo ‘Sensation’ — Emerald, VIC — Emerald Gardens Nursery

Acer negundo ‘Sensation’

A much-improved form of Acer negundo (Box Elder) that forms a beautiful, medium-sized tree with a uniform growth habit, a symmetrical branch structure and excellent autumn colour.

Height

8-9 m

Width

5-6 m


Foliage

  • Five to seven lobed pinnate leaves are a mid-green with a pinkish/apricot tinge in spring and summer, then turning to red, orange and yellow tones in autumn. 
  • Fallen leaves quickly disintegrate and rarely require cleaning up.

Usage

  • Great for shaded and part-shaded hedges and screens, containers, general garden planting and espaliers.
  • For a hedge/screen plant 1m apart.

Comments

  • Grow in full sun to part shade. 
  • A hardy variety of maple that will handle most conditions, including some coastal conditions, and moderately wet soils, however, prefers moist, well-drained soil.
  • Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.


All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

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