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Default Maple tree 3 feet from house

As the owner of a house on a 1/2 acre lot, and several 50 year-old maple trees that I planted 50 years ago, when we purchased this house, I would keep any maple tree at least 15 feet away from the corner of the house. Assuming it is a normal (not Japanese) maple tree, it will get huge and even at 15 feet the branches will overhang the house.

If you can get 15 feet away and still be on the property, I would sure try to do it that way.