Sensation Maple

Latin Name: Acer negundo Sensation

The Sensation Maple is a seedless, male cultivar of the Manitoba Maple (Boxelder), prized for its outstanding, reliable red fall colourin challenging climates. Unlike the species, it featuresnon-suckering growthand a dense, broadly oval crown.

Itscompound leavesemerge with a reddish tint in spring, mature to a glossy medium green in summer, and then transform into abrilliant, uniform scarlet-redin autumn. This vibrant display is consistent even in the harsh conditions of the prairie.

Highlyadaptable and drought-tolerant, it thrives in poor soils, full sun, and is extremely cold-hardy (Zone 3). It is an excellent,low-maintenancechoice forstreetscapes, parks, and residential landscapeswhere other maples may struggle. Valued for itstoughness and predictable autumn show, the Sensation Maple delivers vibrant colour and durable performance where it is needed most.