Hedge for wet, low area. What plant to use?

Our backyard property line is on a low, lying wet area. It backs up to a golf course, and we want privacy and a sound block from road noise. There are also telephone lines that run directly above the property line and a road runoff sewer line that runs under it.





The pines the previous owner planted parallel to the property line, set in about 10 ft., have such short roots that they are prone to get blown over because the ground is so wet. We have thought of replacing the pine trees with some kind of cypress trees then a couple of pear trees in front of them and a couple of forsythia's at the corners of the yard.





If we had plants that were water loving then perhaps we could get the benefit of a drier yard from the trees %26amp; bushes sucking up some of the water. Our yard, from about 20" to the property line, tends to stay very wet and soggy most the summer so we can only use 1/2 the yard most the season.





Any suggestions about a better choice of hedge plant or trees? Or other solutions?

Hedge for wet, low area. What plant to use?
You have perfect conditions for dogwood shrubs. I like red twig dogwoods because they have interesting winter color. If you don't want them to be 12 ft tall, there are dwarf varieties that top out at 6-8 feet. There is a yellow twig variety as well.





Pussy willows also appreciate wet feet and will grow quickly. That is another one that will reach 12 feet easily.





If you want a groomed hedge, just train them right and you will have a manageable hedge.
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