Help with Willows in Swamp

[Prelude8626]

All.

As I’ve stated before!! I have numerous wet areas that are reed canary/tag alder swamps. I’m working on thickening them up. (So far only adding ROD). What types of willows would be best for this application? Or any other plant that would be a good addition for bedding/cover


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[THE LLC]

I’d think any willow would work.

 

[MarkDarvin]

If the tag alder is in the right place, just cut it down, and it'll send back multiple sprouts for each one you cut, and you'll be right back at 6-10' tall by next season. Otherwise, I'd search your immediate area for willows that are already there and nab a pile of cuttings and move them to where you need them.

Here, ROD is a first choice snack of deer.

 

[rusty1034]

Are you having to cage the ROD ?


Rusty

 

[Prelude8626]

Are you having to cage the ROD ?


Rusty

I didn’t when I first planted them last spring but I’m going to cage them this winter. The deer ate any growth that they got.