The boxelder maple, silver maple, and the big-leaf maple are all fast-growing trees that can shade your landscape in only a handful of years. Whether you want a maple tree for bright, vibrant fall color or you need some shade in an otherwise shadeless yard, you can’t go wrong with a maple.

Below we highlight the growth rate of some of the most popular maple trees. In the case of Maple trees, the time it takes for a tree to mature would usually vary with the type of species. Red Maple, Japanese Maple, Sugar maple, and other popular specimens like the October Glory Maple have a different height potential and growth rates.

How Fast Do Maple Trees Grow? Maple trees can grow moderately quickly, averaging 12 to 24 inches per year. This is depending on the species variety as well as its overall growing environment. A lack of water, substantial nutrient deficiencies, or other stressors will minimize its ability to grow.

Average Growth Rate: Maple trees typically grow between 1 to 2 feet per year, with variability based on species and environmental conditions. Influencing Factors: Growth rates are affected by soil quality, water availability, sunlight exposure, species type, and climate conditions.

Maple trees with a slightly faster growth rate will grow up to two feet per year. Medium growth maple trees include trident maples, Norway, red, and some bigger varieties of Japanese maples, such as Acer palmatum, or Bloodgood.