Trees for wetlands

[Charlton John]

Hi, Hoping some people out there might have some knowledge on this topic. A small section of my property has some wetlands (cactails, ferns etc...) I want to plant a few trees in this area. I have planted a couple willows so I am familiar w/ these but I was wondering what other trees might strive in this enviroment? Thanks

 

[studor]

For softwoods, tamarack or cedar do well in wet areas, for wildlife, nannyberry and red osier dogwood do well with "wet feet" (they just don't grow to be huge). As I remember it, one of the ash family also does well ( I think white). Disking or shallow ploughing along where forest edges the wet area in a year like this (abundant mast crop) will also encourage natural expansion into the wet area. I know this only because I worked with a Forester to prepare a plan for my beaver flood and wetlands and then did a bunch of research on the net

 

[Charlton John]

For softwoods, tamarack or cedar do well in wet areas, for wildlife, nannyberry and red osier dogwood do well with "wet feet" (they just don't grow to be huge). As I remember it, one of the ash family also does well ( I think white). Disking or shallow ploughing along where forest edges the wet area in a year like this (abundant mast crop) will also encourage natural expansion into the wet area. I know this only because I worked with a Forester to prepare a plan for my beaver flood and wetlands and then did a bunch of research on the net

Thanks a lot studor! Can you elaborate a little on the disking or shallow ploughing, not to sure I understand what you mean, thanks!

 

[mnbowhunter1960]

BLACK ASH ALSO DO WELL IN WETLANDS BUT THEY DO DRINK ALOT OF WATER 100-200 GALLONS A DAY FOR A MATURE TREES, MH

 

[davitk]

Add to the list swamp white oak, black spruce and silver maple.

 

[Treemonkey1000]

Alder and cottonwood are great moisture tree's as well. Just watch out for putting anything under or around them as far as buildings or items you don't want hit by falling branches or the tree. Alder is a great wood for firewood and smoking Salmon. Cottonwood is good for making Toilet paper.

 

[Charlton John]

Thanks a lot people, keep em coming if there are more. I need to try and soak up as much of this wetland as I can to get to my natural pond at the back of the property. I can get there through another acsess point but it is way to overgrown at this point to get the tractor through and probably wont get to making trails for a couple yrs. w/ all the other projects I need to get done first.

 

[Treemonkey1000]

One of the other tree climbers here in the area had told me that a good sized cottonwood can suck up thousands of gallons of water a day. I can believe it. I have cut enough of them and water oozing out 50-60' up in the tree. They like water no mater what the source. (Septic lines, water mains, ponds, rivers, etc). I am not sure if they are native to your area. I would send you seedlings gladly to get them out of my hair

 

[Charlton John]

One of the other tree climbers here in the area had told me that a good sized cottonwood can suck up thousands of gallons of water a day. I can believe it. I have cut enough of them and water oozing out 50-60' up in the tree. They like water no mater what the source. (Septic lines, water mains, ponds, rivers, etc). I am not sure if they are native to your area. I would send you seedlings gladly to get them out of my hair

Thanks Tree Monkey a few trees like this is exactly what I need. What about their life span,any ideas? Also do you get heavy winters in your area. We do here so if yes than I am guessing they would be hardy here as well. I will take any seedlings you have

 

[davitk]

Look for a "cottonless" cottonwood from a nursery, I believe somehow they sex the tree so as to not get the fruit. We had planted a few but got them too close to the black walnuts