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Ever wanted to know how tall the tree you’re planting might eventually grow? Here’s a list for you.
Most trees will only attain the maximum height in ideal conditions – this is unlikely in most cases.
Click on the common name for more information about each tree. Each link opens in another website.
| Species | Latin Name | Height range |
|---|---|---|
| Alder | Alnus glutinosa | 10-20m |
| Ash | Fraxinus excelsior | 30-40m |
| Aspen | Populus tremula | 20-30m |
| Bird cherry | Prunus padus | 5-15m |
| Blackthorn | Prunus spinosa | 1 to 5m |
| Crab apple | Malus sylvestris | 5-10m |
| Dog rose | Rosa canina | 1 to 3m (rambling) |
| Downy birch | Betula pubescens | 5-15m |
| Elder | Sambucus nigra | Less than 5m |
| Goat willow | Salix caprea | 3-10m |
| Grey willow | Salix cinerea | 2-10m |
| Guelder rose | Viburnum opulus | Less than 5m |
| Hawthorn | Crataegus monogyna | 5-15m |
| Hazel | Corylus avellana | 5-15m |
| Holly | Ilex aquifolium | Less than 10m |
| Pedunculate oak | Quercus robur | 30-40m |
| Rowan | Sorbus aucuparia | 5-15m |
| Scots pine | Pinus sylvestris | 20-30m |
| Sessile oak | Quercus petraea | 30-40m |
| Spindle | Euonymus europaeus | Less than 6m |
| Whitebeam | Sorbus aria | 5-15m |
| Wild cherry | Prunus avium | 10-20m |
| Wych elm | Ulmus glabra | 25-35m |