Which evergreens grow best in wet soil?

Some evergreens that tolerate wet soil include balsam fir (Abies balsamea), black spruce (Picea mariana) and American holly (Ilex opaca) but these species grow into large trees. If you want a smaller hedge, a cedar cultivar may still be your best bet.

Can evergreens grow in wetlands?

Only a handful of evergreen tree species truly thrive in wet conditions, and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension lists the balsam fir (Abies balsamea) as one of them.

What pine trees do well in wet soil?

Fast-Growing Pine Trees for Wet Soil

Loblolly Pine. The loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) is a resilient, adaptable tree that grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 6 to 9.
Slash Pine.
Monterey Pine.
Lodgepole Pine.

What grows in heavy wet soil?

from septic overflow), use plants which like a continuously wet soil, and do not mind being waterlogged at times (eg. Iris, papyrus etc)….Plant that Grow Well In Wet, Shaded Places.

Kalmia latifolia	Cornus (Dogwood)
Nephrolepis (Fishbone Fern)	Vaccinium sp. (Blueberry)
Iris versicolor	Lilium canadense

Can dogwoods tolerate wet soil?

Shrub dogwoods prefer moist soils and they can tolerate standing water, seasonal flooding and clay soils. At six to eight feet tall and wide, red osier dogwood is useful for larger gardens and for naturalizing or stabilizing wet areas in sun to part sun.

Are boxwoods good in wet soil?

Boxwoods thrive in sandier soils of average fertility and moisture, with a pH slightly acidic to slightly alkaline. Although they are often found surviving in somewhat clay soils, poorly drained or wet soil conditions are lethal. In less “exposed” sites, boxwood tolerate full sun.

Can blue spruce grow in wet soil?

Blue spruce is highly drought tolerant, and can withstand periods of low water better than most other spruces. Poorly drained soil can lead to a variety of problems, including root rot and poor growth, so avoid wet, waterlogged soil and areas where standing water gathers after a hard rain.