Do you have an area in your yard that tends to hold water after a large rainfall?
Planting trees in this area will help to alleviate the drainage problems you may be experiencing. Not all trees or shrubs will suffice in that spot, however, it's best to plant trees that will thrive in wet site conditions. The trees on our list are specially curated by iTrees.com owner, Marlee Harford. She's researched and personally selected the trees on this list for your landscape. These trees are well suited for problematic areas that are prone to occasional standing water or near naturally wet areas such as lakes, ponds, or rivers. Planting trees in wet areas will help with absorbing storm-water runoff, prevent soil erosion, and will add naturalistic beauty in your landscape.
01 River Birch
River Birch does exceedingly well in wet locations, but will typically thrive anywhere in the landscape given adequate water. This tree will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location but is extremely low maintenance once established in the landscape.
Heritage® River Birch will thrive near ponds, streams, or in low lying landscapes.
Northern Catalpa is a native tree known for its tolerance of tough conditions. This tree is a great choice for anywhere shade is needed, open areas in the front or back yard, or parkways.
04 Heartland® Northern Catalpa
Heartland® Northern Catalpa’s improved upright form and growth habit make it extremely versatile in the landscape and has proven to do exceptionally well on the parkway. Its large, dark green heart-shaped foliage transitions to a subtle buttery yellow in the fall. Late summer, the tree will bloom with large panicles of white fragrant flowers.
Purple Catalpa leafs out in the spring with beautiful deep purple leaves that unfurl to a huge size. Large panicles of yellow and purple-spotted white flowers crown the canopy in late spring as the foliage begins its transition to bronze-green summer color. It's a beautiful sight to see. One to add character to any landscape.
06 Dawn Redwood
Dawn Redwood is the hardiest of the redwood/sequoia family and is extremely fast-growing. Because it's a deciduous conifer it allows winter sun to penetrate which makes it a truly unique specimen tree.
Afterburner® Black Tupelo features rich green glossy foliage which ignites with brilliant fall color, ranging from scarlet to maroon, yellow, and orange. The fissured grey bark provides winter interest, and the fall fireworks show is truly spectacular!
08 EXCLAMATION!® London Planetree
EXCLAMATION!® London Planetree is an extremely durable tree. It can be used nearly anywhere in the landscape. It's a popular choice for parkways, malls, parks, shopping centers, or anywhere where you need a tough, fast-growing, and unique shade tree.
Swamp White Oak is an extremely versatile tree that can be planted almost anywhere in the yard and is especially suited to wet, poorly drained soils. This tree is a great choice for attracting wildlife, the Swamp White Oak’s rough, peeling bark is extremely showy. Swamp White Oak is one of the fastest-growing Oaks available and continues to be the most popular Oak trees for landscape use.
10 Niobe Golden Weeping Willow
Stunning when overhanging water, Weeping Willow needs plenty of wide-open space to achieve its best form.
11 Bald Cypress
Bald Cypress is tolerant of most conditions and is a good substitute for evergreens in wet locations.
12 Green Whisper® Bald Cypress
Green Whisper® Bald Cypress emerges in spring with the softest bright green foliage. This tree has a well-branched uniform and pyramidal form, as well as, a vigorous growth rate. Green Whisper® Bald Cypress is an excellent option for wet areas in front or backyard as a shade tree, in the open landscape as an accent tree and also on the parkway.
Shawnee Brave Bald Cypress has proven to be widely adaptable in urban conditions as it will flourish in standing water or well-drained soils. In the fall it will show off with a handsome rusty orange color, then will drop its needles.
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