Wetland

Wetland plants are any plant that can survive and sometimes even thrive in very wet soil or standing water. Such plants are great for use in bio-retention ponds, near streams, or heavily saturated areas. Bald Cypress and Cephalanthus are great examples of water-loving plants.
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Spread:5-11
10 -12 in
4 -6 in -
Red Chokeberry
[ More Info ]An easy-to-grow native that is adaptable to a wide range of soils. Displays an abundance of brilliant red fruit in the fall.
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Height:
Spread:4-9
6 -8 ft
4 -6 ft -
Dura-heat River Birch
[ More Info ]A native tree that is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. Exfoliating bark adds interest to landscape.
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40 -50 ft
16 -35 ft -
Heritage River Birch
[ More Info ]A native tree that is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. Exfoliating bark adds interest to landscape.
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40 -50 ft
16 -35 ft -
Ironwood
[ More Info ]Native tree tolerant of wet soils. Useful where a smaller growing tree is needed.
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Spread:3-9
20 -30 ft
20 -30 ft -
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Spread:5-10
4 -8 ft
5 -8 ft -
Bailey's Red Twig Dogwood
[ More Info ]Often used in mass plantings, this plant's fall color and red stems brighten the winter landscape.
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Height:
Spread:3-8
6 -10 ft
6 -8 ft -
Budd's Yellow Twig Dogwood
[ More Info ]Shrub dogwood with yellow branches that stand out in the winter.
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Spread:3-7
5 -8 ft
5 -8 ft -
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Height:
Spread:5-9
2 -3 ft
2 -2 ft -
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Height:
Spread:5-9
20 -30 ft
10 -15 ft -
Red Velvet American Holly
[ More Info ]This is a female selection and will need male pollinator for berry production.
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Height:
Spread:5-9
25 -30 ft
10 -15 ft -
Tinga American Holly
[ More Info ]This is a female selection and will need male pollinator for berry production.
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Height:
Spread:7-9
25 -30 ft
12 -15 ft -
Southern Gentleman Winterberry Holly
[ More Info ]Southern Gentleman is another male cultivar that can be used for berry production for the female Winter Red Holly.
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Height:
Spread:3-9
8 -12 ft
8 -10 ft -
Winter Red Winterberry Holly
[ More Info ]Winter Red is a female Winterberry Holly that produces branches loaded with bright red berries in the winter. Requires a male pollinator.
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Height:
Spread:3-9
8 -12 ft
8 -10 ft -
Henry's Garnet Virginia Sweetspire
[ More Info ]The fall foliage color on this variety is stunning. Plant retains leaves well into winter, even in the north.
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Height:
Spread:5-9
5 -10 ft
5 -6 ft -
Spice Bush
[ More Info ]Very showy, yellow fall color and the red berries truly decorate the fall landscape.
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Height:
Spread:4-9
5 -10 ft
4 -6 ft -
Sweet Gum
[ More Info ]Zone:
Height:
Spread:5
40 -70 ft
30 -35 ft -
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Height:
Spread:6-9
40 -50 ft
20 -25 ft -
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Height:
Spread:5-10
25 -30 ft
25 -30 ft -
Zone:
Height:
Spread:5-10
25 -30 ft
25 -30 ft -
Northern Belle Sweet Bay Magnolia
[ More Info ]This large semi-evergreen Magnolia can grow well in wet soils.
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Height:
Spread:5-10
25 -30 ft
25 -30 ft -
Dawn Redwood
[ More Info ]Trunk is bigger at the base much like an elephant foot and the bark is attractive, sometimes shaggy, but interesting at best.
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Spread:4-8
40 -80 ft
20 -25 ft -
Northern Bayberry
[ More Info ]Zone:
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Spread:3-7
5 -10 ft
5 -10 ft -
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Spread:4-9
30 -50 ft
20 -30 ft -
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Height:
Spread:4-9
30 -50 ft
20 -30 ft -
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Height:
Spread:4-9
40 -70 ft
60 -70 ft -
Zone:
Height:
Spread:4-8
49 -70 ft
40 -50 ft -
Zone:
Height:
Spread:4-8
49 -70 ft
40 -50 ft -
Swamp White Oak
[ More Info ]Large tree with attractive peeling bark when young and orange-red fall color.
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Height:
Spread:4-8
40 -60 ft
50 -60 ft -
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Height:
Spread:4-9
40 -70 ft
25 -40 ft -
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Height:
Spread:4-9
50 -60 ft
12 -15 ft -
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Height:
Spread:5-9
40 -60 ft
30 -40 ft -
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Height:
Spread:6-8
30 -50 ft
20 -30 ft -
Pond Cypress
[ More Info ]Taxodium ascendens (syn. Taxodium distichum var. imbricarium) is a wetland tolerant Baldcypress that grows very tall.
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Height:
Spread:5
40 -60 ft
10 -15 ft -
Prairie Sentinel Pond Cypress
[ More Info ]More narrow and columnar habit than the species. Tolerates wet soil.
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Height:
Spread:5
40 -60 ft
10 -15 ft -
Bald Cypress
[ More Info ]A stately tree with feathery, bright green foliage turning gold to orange in the fall.
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Height:
Spread:4-9
40 -60 ft
20 -25 ft -
Shawnee Brave Bald Cypress
[ More Info ]Much more narrow habit than the true species. Same bright green foliage that turns gold to orange in the fall.
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Height:
Spread:4-9
50 -75 ft
15 -20 ft -
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Height:
Spread:6-9
40 -45 ft
25 -30 ft -
Christom Arrowwood Viburnum
[ More Info ]Viburnum dentatum offers excellent winter interest with its attractive blue berries.
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Height:
Spread:3-8
3 -6 ft
3 -4 ft -
Common Snowball
[ More Info ]A shrub that appreciates being planted where air circulation is at its best.
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Height:
Spread:3-8
6 -10 ft
6 -8 ft