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Wetland Trees
A list of trees tolerant of wet ground and high water tablesTree selection is all about knowing your property and soil conditions. If your yard has a high water table or poor drainage it can be difficult to grow most types of trees. Typically, trees flourish when their root crowns are planted in high and dry locations because sitting in wet soil can cause roots to rot and the tree to die. However there are some tree varieties that are well-adapted to wet soil conditions. Such trees are typically natives of wetland areas and will thrive where most trees won't.
Top 10 Trees for a Wet Garden
Spp. indicates many species of this genus apply.
Selected MaplesAcer spp.
BirchBetula spp.
Sweet GumLiquidambar styraciflua
Southern MagnoliaMagnolia grandiflora
TupeloNyssia sylvatica
PoplarPopulus spp.
Selected Oak SpeciesQuercus spp.
PalmettoSabal palmetto
WillowSalix spp.
Bald CypressTaxodium distichum
