• Soil type, climate, shade and sun and wind exposure are important considerations when adding trees to a landscape. But perhaps the most major consideration is water: how much water will the tree need, how much water does the soil hold and how well water drains from the soil. Wetter grounds, such as land with a pond, lake or soggy soil with standing water, should include trees able to handle abundant or even excess water. Moisture-loving trees have a root system that can soak up excess moisture, which allows these trees to grow well in water.
  
  

Shadblow Serviceberry

• The Shadblow Serviceberry tree, native to the U.S. Northeast, can tolerate drier ground but prefers --- and thrives in --- wet soil, especially that of bogs and swamps. The tree needs sun exposure to partial shade and grows up to 20 feet tall. During summer the tree has dark green leaves; in autumn, the leaves are golden but fall off quickly. Shadblow Serviceberry trees produce white and light pink flowers in late March and black fruit that is sweet and edible. Varieties of Shadblow Serviceberry tree include Glennform Rainbow Pillar, Prince William, Sprizam Spring Glory and Trazam Tradition.
  
  

River Birch

• The river birch grows in the Eastern and Midwestern U.S. Often growing taller than 70 feet, River Birch is usually found on the banks of streams and flood prone areas but can be grown in areas with dry soil. During summer, medium and dark green leaves appear on the tree; in fall the leaves turn yellow and fall quickly. River Birch produces slim clusters of flowers called catkins and also produces nuts. Cully Heritage and Little King Fox Valley are two varieties of River Birch.
  
  

American Sweetgum

• Native in the U.S. east, American sweetgum can also be found as far south as Mexico and Guatemala. This hardwood tree grows to more than 100 feet tall and thrives in moist soil. Summertime leaves are medium to dark green, glossy and maple shaped. Fall foliage is vibrant in red, orange, purple, yellow, green and burgundy leaves. Yellow-green flowers bloom in May and green-brown balls appear in late summer through winter. Other varieties of sweetgum include Moraine and Rotundiloba.
  
  

Bald Cypress

• Reaching 100 feet high, the bald cypress' leaves are sage green in summer and brown to orange in fall. This tree can live in a variety of climates and soils but does best in moist soil. Bald Cypress trees are usually found in the southeast U.S. near swamps, areas that flood and close to lakes and rivers. These trees produce small cones and can live 500 years. Another variety is Pond Cypress.