Shapely leaves, furious autumn colors and decorative crowns are not the only criteria when selecting maple trees. The annual growth largely determines the effort required for cutting care. This list informs you about the annual growth of popular maple species and varieties.
How fast do maple trees grow per year?
The annual growth of maple trees varies, with the Norway maple (Acer platanoides) growing the fastest at 60-150 cm per year, followed by the sycamore maple, field maple, fire maple, sugar maple and the slowest, the Japanese Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) at 5-15 cm per year.
Growth rocket up to a snail’s pace – that’s how fast maple trees grow
| Name | botanical name | Growth per year |
|---|---|---|
| Norway maple | Acer platanoides | 60-150 cm |
| ball maple | Acer platanoides Globosum | 20-40 cm |
| Sycamore maple | Acer pseudoplatanus | 40-80 cm |
| Field maple, measuring holder | Acer campestre | 30-45 cm |
| Fire Maple | Acer ginnala | 35-40 cm |
| Sugar Maple | Acer saccharum | 20-50 cm |
| Japanese Japanese Maple, Slotted Maple | Acer palmatum | 5-15 cm |
Please note that a maple tree does not grow at this rate throughout its entire lifespan. Under normal conditions, the annual increase remains at the stated level until the tenth year and then gradually decreases.