Shapely leaves, furious autumn colors and a decorative crown are not the only criteria when choosing maple trees. The annual growth largely determines the effort required for cutting care. This list informs you about the growth per year of popular maple species and cultivars.
The Norway maple can grow up to 1.50 m per year
Growth rocket to snail's pace - that's how fast maple trees grow
| Surname | botanical name | growth per year |
|---|---|---|
| Norway maple | Acer platanoides | 60-150cm |
| maple | Acer platanoides globosum | 20-40cm |
| sycamore | Acer pseudoplatanus | 40-80cm |
| Field maple, Maßholder | Acer campestre | 30-45cm |
| fire maple | Acer ginnala | 35-40cm |
| sugar maple | Acer saccharum | 20-50cm |
| Japanese maple, slotted maple | Acer palmatum | 5-15cm |
Please note that a maple will not grow at this rate throughout its lifespan. Under normal conditions, annual growth remains at the stated level up to the tenth year and then gradually decreases.