The maple is known as a stately tree with a great height and beautiful foliage that provides plenty of shade in summer. With the right variety you can also keep this tree at a small height.
How tall does a maple tree get?
Maple trees can reach a height of 30 to 35 meters, depending on the variety and location. To limit the height, you can choose smaller varieties such as Japanese maple, bald maple or ball maple, cut the tree back or keep it in a pot.
What height does the maple tree reach?
Depending on the maple variety and location, the maple tree grows30 to 35 meters high. Basically, the maple tree (Acer) grows to an impressive height if the location of the plant allows good growth and provides enough space. The deciduous tree is also popular in Germany because it provides a lot of shade in summer and promises beautiful autumn color. However, there are also ways to keep the plant in a smaller garden or to limit its height.
How can I limit the height of the maple tree?
If you choose a smaller growingvarietyor the maplecut back, you can also cultivate the tree at a smaller height. Keeping it in a pot also usually means that the tree does not grow too high. The plant can usually only draw a limited amount of nutrients from the substrate and the roots don't have that much space. Therefore, growth is lower.
Which maple tree doesn't grow too tall?
TheFan Maple(Acer palmatum), theBald Maple(Acer glabrum) orSpherical Maple(Acer globosum) do not grow as tall. You can therefore also plant these varieties in smaller gardens or front gardens. With the Japanese maple “Katsura” you even have a particularly small version available. This variety usually does not grow taller than 1.5 meters. Some varieties of maple also grow as shrubs.
Tip
Locations with suitable lighting conditions pay off
Above all, you should provide the maple tree with the right lighting conditions when planting. With the right location you ensure good growth in height and lots of juicy leaves with a beautiful color. You can also prevent diseases and pest infestations.