Ohiobucks Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 We have a big wet area near the back of our property. What kind of trees do well in swampy areas that may draw some of that water out of the ground? I know I'll never get rid of the swamp unless I back fill or dig a pond. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flatwoodhunter Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Re: Swamp trees? oak trees love water and cypress trees too, but if you plant the it will take them years to grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Re: Swamp trees? I'd clear it out and plant it in Jap Millet and then have some good duck hunting I don't have the slightest idea what type of tree to plant----maybe a bunch of willow trees--and believe it or not deer love the shoots off willow trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousoonerfan22 Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Re: Swamp trees? Plant some pin oaks for the deer and ducks. There are also swamp white oaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Re: Swamp trees? We've had good luck with Swamp white Oaks. We didn't plant them in a swamp though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okbowman Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Re: Swamp trees? Overcup oaks are real good in wet areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Re: Swamp trees? The bottom here is full of willows on the side closest to a channel. They thrive in the wet soil, but they are very tough to get rid of. I had cleared them out of my field in the bottom and planted clover and had it where it would stay dry enough all summer that I could cut hay off of it, but it has been considerably more wet this past year. Think a beaver dam down the river is causing us to hold more water than normal, afraid the willows are going to start coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Re: Swamp trees? Can't believe you didn't come to the yard dog for this Tom. I'm hurt. Cottonwood poplars Red maple Swamp oak (the kind Woody has down in the swamp) You'll be waiting a long time for your area to fill itself in. Personally, I'd either tile it out to the road, or put a sign out for "Fill Wanted" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhtr1 Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Re: Swamp trees? Water Oak/chestnut oak (white oak family) works great down here in the swamp. They have some huge acorns. I had one fall from the tree and hit my scope and knock it off. I missed a 4 pt with my blackpowder gun because of that acorn. This is a true story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Re: Swamp trees? There are willow trees all over our swampy land and they grow non stop even if they break they keep growing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Re: Swamp trees? Tom, willows do grow pretty quick. Willows do get out of control very easily if let go though. If you are looking to create a bedding area, a willow thicket full of thick swamp grass makes a great bedding area, just make sure you dont let them start growing where you dont want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MIhillbilly Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Re: Swamp trees? River birch trees like alot of water also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted February 19, 2006 Report Share Posted February 19, 2006 Re: Swamp trees? Willows-Hands down!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted February 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Re: Swamp trees? *** Update *** For the past couple days, the farmer behind me had a couple guys tiling his field for him. I went and talked with them, got ahold of the farmer, he said tile it all in to his drainage. So, the guys laid some tile across my swamp area, ran it across the property line and tied it together with the farmers new tile system. It did cost me a bit, but the timing was perfect. The crew was already back there with all their equipment; to bring someone in just to do that little bit on my piece would have cost an arm and a leg. They just finished up this afternoon and the water is noticeable lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Re: Swamp trees? Holy crap, deal of the century Tom. Excellent deal. Would have been fun watching them trench through that tree line of yours. Let me know if they killed any of those Osage trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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