It’s that time of year, where storms, hurricanes, and flooding become more common. Storms deliver torrential rain that can lead to massive flooding, damaging homes, businesses, and sometimes our community trees. But some tree species are more tolerant than others at withstanding the impact of a storm and its aftereffects like puddles, soil deposition, and rushing streams. Here are 9 tree species that can weather a storm in wet soil and flood conditions. 1. River Birch Betula nigra As its name suggests, the river birch naturally grows along river banks. But as a landscape tree, it can be planted almost anywhere in the U.S. The species is valued for its relatively rapid growth, tolerance of wetness and some drought, unique curling bark, spreading limbs and relative resistance to birch borer. The river birch has not yet reached the popularity of many maples and oaks, but it is well on its way. In 2002, one of its cultivars was even named the Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municipal Arborists. Hardiness zones 4-9. Read: How You can Help Restore Communities and Forests Devastated by Recent Hurricanes 2. Black Tupelo Nyssa sylvatica Called “one of the best and most … Continue reading 9 Trees that Can Survive Flooding