Moisture Loving Trees

Poorly draining soils or soils that stay constantly moist can be difficult areas for planting trees.  There are a few trees that will adapt to these conditions. Blue Grass suggests trying American Elm, Austrian Pine, Bur Oak, Green Ash, Hackberry, Larch, Poplar, Redmond Linden, River Birch, Sensation Maple (Boxelder), Silver Maple, White Spruce and Willow.