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Sensation Box Elder
Acer negundo 'Sensation'
Box Elder
In stock · from $357.99
Seedless nature of this male clone makes it less attractive to boxelder bugs. Performs well in harsh climates. Soft coppery-red foliage through spring, maturing to a medium green color. The leaves retain a hint of copper beneath the green throughout summer before turning to red tones in fall.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-20.
Good to know
- Good fall color.
Quick answers
How big does Sensation Box Elder get?
About 30' tall and 25' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Sensation Box Elder need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Sensation Box Elder need?
Low water use.
Will Sensation Box Elder grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Sensation Box Elder in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $357.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Sensation Box Elder wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.