Nyssa sylvatica or the black Tupelo is easily one of my favorite trees right now.
Where once stood an Acer rubrum, slowly suffocating in its own mess of girdling roots; and hastily planted by a development company, now holds the full potential of this beauty.
The tree itself stands almost 15’ tall at the time of planting. And, with a rootball almost 2 1/2’ wide and 12” in height, required a planting hole nearly 8’ in diameter. Accomplished by the Stabile Arbor team entirely by hand.
Water will be a key factor in the establishment of a tree this size. The instant gratification comes at a laborious cost. Hand irrigation for the next 2 years and 6 months, as needed.

















