Will red twig dogwood grow in a swamp area

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There's a swampy area behind my house that isn't used for anything, I have red twig dogwood cuttings ready to be potted on could I put them in there or would it be too boggy for them
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Hard to tell if its too much water...they do thrive in low spots or along streams or ponds. What have you got to loose in trying it?
 
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Hard to tell if its too much water...they do thrive in low spots or along streams or ponds. What have you got to loose in trying it?


Yeah I thought they preferred the boggy type soils like willow does just wanted to check, I'l give it a a go
 
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I would build a large mound of soil a couple of foot above the flood plain to keep the roots out of the water. If the tree sits in water it won't make it period.
 
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If it were mine, I certainly would consider adding bald cypress to that area. I have several and they are beautiful, majestic trees. They love wet conditions. It would also be compatible with the dogwood.
 

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