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Originally Posted by Rooster
The tree will be in strong morning sunlight and good evening sun, behind house on the east side. As far as drainage goes it is a spot of good run off.
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Maple roots tend to grow close to the surface, sometime making it difficult for turf growth. An area where there is 'good' run-off may make this matter worst, potentially eroding any fill that is left above the surface roots exposing them even more. I would suggest that if you do plant a maple of the east side, try to perhaps to redirect the 'good run-off' around the tree rather than directly over the tree base to decrease the chances of erosion.
You should have to worry too much about a weak maple on the east side. Maples that snap are usually a result of sun scalding. These are young trees planted on the west or south side of a home. On a sunny day after a harsh cold snap, or long winter, the inside of the tree will start to grow quicker than the bark/exterior of the tree causing the sun scalding where you see the trunk split. This leads to a weaker mature tree.
I dont know what your specifications are with a tree, but you can't go wrong with a Eastern Redbud in Kansas.