Plant Database
Sensation Boxelder
Acer negundo ‘Sensation’
Sensation Boxelder is a vastly improved, male cultivar of the native Boxelder tree. It eliminates the messy seeds and weak wood of the species, offering instead a tough, adaptable, and drought-tolerant small tree with stunning bright yellow fall color and resistance to boxelder bugs.
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A seedless male cultivar that does not attract boxelder bugs and produces no nuisance seeds.
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Displays a spectacular, clear bright yellow fall color that stands out in the landscape.
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Extremely adaptable to harsh conditions, including drought, heat, wind, and poor soils.
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A superb, low-maintenance choice for a tough urban tree or for naturalized areas where other trees might struggle.