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Acer negundo ‘Sensation’

An improved Boxelder that has better branching and slower, more controlled growth. The new growth often takes on coppery tints. It develops brilliant red fall color. It is a tough tree, good for harsh environments. It is a male selection, hence no seeds to attract Boxelder bugs. It was found at an abandoned homestead in...
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Acer negundo ‘Flamingo’

[gallery ids="3554,8243"]   A small rounded tree with white and green variegated foliage. The new growth has bright pink added to the variegation. Fall color is greenish yellow. It is a fast growing and highly adaptable tree. The variegated foliage does better with protection from afternoon sun. It is tolerant of drought, clay soil, wet soil and...
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Acer macrophyllum

[gallery ids="3553,4416"]     A dense, rounded tree, native to the stream banks of the West Coast. The very large, dark green leaves turn yellow in the fall. Grows very quickly. The young bark is smooth and grayish brown, later darker brown with ridges and furrows. It does not do well in drought or high heat areas. Performs...
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Acer japonicum ‘Attaryi’

[gallery ids="2465,6241,9657"]   A medium, openly branched tree with large, deeply dissected green leaves. Similar to 'Acontifolium', except that the leaves are larger and not as deeply cut. The small flowers are dark red, held in hanging clusters. Fall color is striking scarlet to orange. The bark is a smooth gray. Prefers moist soils and some shade....
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