Moontanman Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 I would like to find out about trees that grow in permanent standing or flowing water. I have grown Water Tupelo(Nyssa aquatica), Bald Cypress ( Taxodium distichum), Pond Cypress (Taxodium ascendens), and Pond Apple (Annona glabra). Does anyone else have any trees in their area that will grow in permanently standing water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moontanman Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Another tree to add to the list is Metasequoia glyptostroboides or Dawn Redwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Ficus Aquaticus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Ok, I made that one up:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Rhizophora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moontanman Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Ok, I made that one up:D Well, that would explain why i couldn't find it on google:doh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Well, that would explain why i couldn't find it on google:doh:LOL :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 My first thought is some species of Willow; probably Weeping Willow. I'd check for native ones as well. :eek2: Here's a blurb on suitable tress/shrubs for standing water: :wink:Shrubs for Wet Sites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moontanman Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Ok, I made that one up:D Actually I did find it...... Swamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Actually I did find it...... SwampI think I've been there! it lies just north of fanghorn forest.:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moontanman Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I think I've been there! it lies just north of fanghorn forest.:( Kind of wild I actually found a reference to something you made up:hyper: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moontanman Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 How about some of you guys and gals that live around our planet giving me a few examples of trees that live in permanently standing water. I have heard of a palm tree that not only will grow in water the seed actually sprouts in water up to a couple of feet deep and grows under water until it breaks the surface to grow as a tree. I can't find it now but I'm looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 How about some of you guys and gals that live around our planet giving me a few examples of trees that live in permanently standing water. I have heard of a palm tree that not only will grow in water the seed actually sprouts in water up to a couple of feet deep and grows under water until it breaks the surface to grow as a tree. I can't find it now but I'm looking. I noticed you didn't comment on Weeping Willow when I mentioned it and thought you may have missed it. :shrug: I think a number of Willows can live in standing water. :evil: :cheer: :doh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moontanman Posted June 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I noticed you didn't comment on Weeping Willow when I mentioned it and thought you may have missed it. :shrug: I think a number of Willows can live in standing water. :evil: :cheer: :doh: I have never seen willows that would "Grow" nonstop in standing water. I've seen them survive for a very long time but eventually they die. The ones I've seen that appear to be growing in standing water are actually rooted in the shore and the trunk juts out from the bank into the water. I've tried top grow young willow trees in standing water and they always die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not half- but whole! Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I would have to add the whole mangrove complex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moontanman Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I would have to add the whole mangrove complex. Yes, mangroves are probably the best of all trees to grow in a captive water environment. Ponds, aquaria, swamps, mangroves live quite well and are very adaptable. I would rate them number one as to ease of culture, with bald cypress and water tupelo coming in a close second. the on negative with mangroves is they need tropical climates but in captive culture that isn't a problem. More? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Aquatic Palms http://http://www.victoria-adventure.org/aquatic_plants/jorge/page1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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