Describing a person as short in stature. Used when modifying a noun (e.g. 背の低い人); colloquially 背が低い is common.
背の低い子供は前の席に座った方が見やすい。
Short children should sit in the front row to see better.
背の低い先輩が棚の上の荷物を取ってくれた。
A short senior took down the luggage from the top shelf for me.
背の低い植物は風に強いことがある。
Low-growing plants can sometimes be more resistant to wind.