Description
Growth & Care
| USDA Plant Hardiness Zone | 3a |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Recommended Pruning Method | Prune In Full Leaf |
Foliage
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Fall Color | Red |
| Plant Form | Round |
Flowers
| Flower Fragrance | Unscented |
Additional Categories
| Additional Category | Maple |
| Landscape Application | Shade |
Details
Planting & Growing
Sensation Boxelder will grow to be about 45 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 50 feet. It has a high canopy with a typical clearance of 7 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. As it matures, the lower branches of this tree can be strategically removed to create a high enough canopy to support unobstructed human traffic underneath. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is an amazingly adaptable plant, tolerating both dry conditions and even some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selection of a native North American species.
Landscape Attributes
Sensation Boxelder is a deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.
This is a high maintenance tree that will require regular care and upkeep, and should only be pruned in summer after the leaves have fully developed, as it may 'bleed' sap if pruned in late winter or early spring. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration:
Messy, Insects
Sensation Boxelder is recommended for the following landscape applications:
Shade
Ornamental Features
Sensation Boxelder has light green deciduous foliage on a tree with a round habit of growth. The compound leaves turn an outstanding antique red in the fall.
