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Trees for Wet Areas
When selecting trees for the home landscape, gardeners
should select trees that are suitable for the site. Wet soils require trees
that are adapted to these sites. Most trees,
however, don't like wet soils. Fortunately, there are several trees that
survive wet soils. Trees that tolerate
wet sites include the following:
Freeman Maple
A group of hybrid maples arising from crosses between red and silver maples. They possess some of the best characteristics of each parent. The hybrids grow rapidly, have excellent fall color, and grow in most soils. Their mature height is 45 to 50 feet. Suggested varieties include 'Armstrong', 'Autumn Blaze', and 'Celebration'.Serviceberries
Serviceberries are large, multi-stemmed shrubs or small trees. Several species and numerous varieties are available. Their mature height varies from 10 to 25 feet. Serviceberries are noted for their white flowers in the spring, edible fruit, and fall leaf color which varies from yellow to red. The ripened fruit (which resemble blueberries) can be eaten fresh, cooked in pies and other desserts or left for the birds.River Birch
River Birch tolerates heat and drought better than the white-barked birches. Also resistant to the bronze birch borer. The exfoliating bark varies from gray-brown to reddish brown. The variety 'Heritage' has a salmon-white bark. Often planted as a multi-stemmed specimen or "clump." The river birch grows 50 to 60 feet tall.
American Hornbeam
The American Hornbeam is noted for its very hard, tough wood. Also called
ironwood. The small, shrubby tree grows slowly to a height of 20 to 30
feet. The American hornbeam does well in heavy shade and wet soils, but
will tolerate sunnier and drier sites. In the fall, the foliage turns
yellow to orange-red.Green Ash
The Green Ash grows well in both wet and dry soils. Its mature height is approximately 50 to 60 feet. The green ash is a fast-growing tree, but tends to break up in storms. Seedless varieties, such as 'Patmore', 'Bergeson', and 'Dakota Centennial' are preferred for home landscapes.Sycamore
Sycamore Trees can reach a height of 75 to 100 feet. Definitely not a tree for a small yard. Best suited for parks and other large open areas. Has interesting exfoliating bark. Anthracnose (a fungal disease) is a problem in cool, wet springs. Symptoms of anthracnose include heavy leaf drop.Swamp White Oak
The Swamp White Oak is a large-growing oak which may eventually attain a height and spread of 60 feet. While difficult to locate in nurseries, it is sturdy and adaptable.Pin Oak
The Pin Oak is widely planted because of its pyramidal habit and ease of transplanting. Unfortunately, iron chlorosis is a serious problem in alkaline soils. Chlorotic foliage is a sickly yellow-green. The pin oak is not a good street tree because of the drooping lower branches. Fall leaf color varies from bronze to red. It grows 60 to 70 feet tall.Bald Cypress
The Bald Cypress is a deciduous conifer. Native to swamps in the southeastern United States, it does surprisingly well in the north. The foliage is an attractive yellow-green in the spring and turns to russet in the fall. The bald cypress has a pyramidal growth habit and may eventually reach a height of 50 feet.
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