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Is a black tupelo (black gum) a good tree to plant in Indiana?
Answered for Indianapolis, Marion County.
In Indiana DNR's 2008 statewide i-Tree STRATUM sample inventory, silver maple was the most common street tree in Indianapolis at 14.0% of 119,036 inventoried street trees, followed by sugar maple 6.0%, hackberry 5.1%, apple 4.9% and white ash 4.9% — that ash share is a pre-EAB-collapse figure and is effectively gone since emerald ash borer was confirmed in Indiana on April 21, 2004. The big silver maples over the 1920s-50s streets are the recurring job: included bark, codominant leaders and brittle wood that sheds limbs in every wind event. That context matters for black tupelo (black gum): the headline is soil ph: illinois extension lists it as tolerating neither alkaline soil nor salt, and stripped, limestone-influenced subdivision clay is exactly that. Removing a black tupelo (black gum) around Indianapolis runs roughly $250–$1,400, and in Irvington, Broad Ripple and Meridian-Kessler access is usually what decides where in that range you land.
What's actually growing in Indianapolis
In Indiana DNR's 2008 statewide i-Tree STRATUM sample inventory, silver maple was the most common street tree in Indianapolis at 14.0% of 119,036 inventoried street trees, followed by sugar maple 6.0%, hackberry 5.1%, apple 4.9% and white ash 4.9% — that ash share is a pre-EAB-collapse figure and is effectively gone since emerald ash borer was confirmed in Indiana on April 21, 2004. The big silver maples over the 1920s-50s streets are the recurring job: included bark, codominant leaders and brittle wood that sheds limbs in every wind event.
Indianapolis's housing stock, and what it means for tree size
Median year built is around 1974, but that hides two cities: the streetcar-suburb ring (Irvington, Broad Ripple) went up 1890s-1930s, while the outer townships filled with tract subdivisions from the 1960s through the 1990s. A pre-war near-north lot carries 90-to-120-year-old shade trees over the roofline; a Franklin Township subdivision from 2005 is still on nursery stock.
What's specific to black tupelo (black gum)
The headline is soil pH: Illinois Extension lists it as tolerating neither alkaline soil nor salt, and stripped, limestone-influenced subdivision clay is exactly that. The result is a tupelo that looks perfect for six or eight years and then yellows every summer — and because its scarlet fall color is the best of any native, homeowners pay to try to save it rather than remove it.
Marion County rules
No permit is required to remove a tree standing entirely on private property in Indianapolis/Marion County. What is regulated is the right-of-way: a Flora Permit, administered by the Department of Code Enforcement (1200 Madison Ave, Suite 100; permit numbers carry an FLR prefix), is required for planting, pruning, removal including the stump, chemical application, or invasive-removal work in the public right-of-way. Pruning applications must name a certified arborist and certification number, and crown reduction is granted only to mitigate an existing moderate-to-severe physical conflict with a structure or utility.
Crews near Indianapolis
Sorted by distance4 Seasons Tree Service LLC
1360 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
5.040
“I had asked multiple tree companies to remove a partially fallen Ash tree that was lodged in between an adjacent tree. No company would touch it…”
Jeff C. Indianapolis · 4 months ago · Google
Dave's Tree and Lawn
1138 S Drexel Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
4.916
“Dave and his friendly crew cut down 4 trees, trimmed/thinned 7 more in 2 days! Great communication, quick response time, great price compared to…”
Jon Caudle · a month ago · Google
Lulos Tree Service, Llc
820 S Roena St, Indianapolis, IN 46241
5.015
“Once again, Benito and his crew went above and beyond! We have used them twice for both tree removals and trimming/shaping. They are so professional…”
Jenny Rollins · 2 years ago · Google
Nova Tree Care
4180 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205
5.0193
“We are absolutely thrilled with the work Brad and Nova Tree Care did on 3 of our backyard trees. Probably the best experience, and price, we’ve had…”
Kathryn DeCloedt · 3 months ago · Google
A Tree's Worth Tree Care
2213 E 45th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
5.0109
“I highly recommend A Tree’s Worth this company did an awesome job cutting down a large tree in my front yard. My first point of contact was with Sal…”
Jacque Green · 4 months ago · Google
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