good tree/bush for soggy area in partial shade?

Question

I have a area at the corner of my house (Zone 5) that gets about 4 hours of direct sun, the area is very wet, b/c a downspout and also a sumpump from my basement also drains out there, i need a tree/ bush that will grow to be around 10-14' tall w/ seasonal interest. there is currently a 12' tall yew. any ideas?

Answer 1

wheeping willow

Answer 2

Have you tried Rhododendron? they like it pretty wet, maybe put a lot of bark and some drain tile in the ground under the planting of whatever you decide on, Also you might try a burning bush, they turn bright red in fall and are beautiful. Go to your local nursery or Lowe's. Lowe's guarantees their shrubs and trees for a yr. Just save the slip and the ticket off the plants just in case. Good luck. I'd plant Hosta, I have the same problem and they love it all spring and summer, they die back in winter but, that's ok by me.

Answer 3

American Cranberry (Viburnum trilobum)......leaves turn red in fall .. has berries for birds about 14 feet tall

Red oyser dogwood (Cornus stolonifera) colorful red bark all year long...has white berries in late summer early fall...doesn't get to tall.

False indigo(Amorpha fruticosa) dark purple flowers & interesting seeds

Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) grows up to 14 feet tall has nice berries in July/August which birds love.

All shrubs listed above grow well in wet areas and also do well with some sun and shade. Look them up online and see cool pictures of them and you will also get lots of information about each one.

Answer 4

i'm having an identical capture 22 subject - yet i think of i circulate to make a mattress around the diameter of the tree with a field stone border, fill with some compost and plant some hardy perennial ivy. have relaxing!

Answer 5

hydrangea they love wet soil have huge flowers depending on the pH in the soil they are pink, blue or white