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.
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What it costs around Danville
A mature black tupelo (black gum) is a medium tree, which in this market usually puts the work between $250 and $1,400. Access does more to the number than the species does — a truck that can get close changes the job more than the tree ever will.
What moves the price
How much canopy is coming off, and how high the work is
Whether a bucket truck reaches it or a climber has to go up
Clearance work over a roof, a drive or a service line costs more than open-yard
Number of trees — a crew already set up prices the second tree lower
Crews who work on black tupelo (black gum) near Danville
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Where this comes from. 23 real tree services Google lists as operating here. Ratings, review counts, hours and photos are Google’s, not ours. The quote on each card is that company’s review closest to its own average — not its best one.
“These guys saved our bacon! Our job was complicated to put it mildly, and an emergency. We had a tree stump growing around an actively leaking water…”
“A great family business. Steven and son Steve did a fantastic job removing a large dead tree that was in a tight spot between our back fence and kids…”
“I was looking for some sidewalk repair and Mr. Martinez was recommended. Absolutely top-quality work at a very reasonable cost. Ruben is a consummate…”
“Andy and his crew member did not disappoint. They did an exceptional job cutting down my tree and also provided additional services on another. They…”