I Am Looking For A Tree That Will Thrive In Clay Poorly Drained Soil In The Chicago Area

Question

I just lost a majestic blue spruce tree when a rainstorm, followed by extremely strong winds, uprooted the tree. Beneath the tree was a pond of water, which explains why the roots were not held in place by the soil. Is there a beautiful tree to take its place that will tolerat/thrive in wet soil and not get uprooted in a storm?

Answer 1

Here is an article with suggestions that should help. I particularly like bald cypress. Their leaves look like feathery conifers but are deciduous.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wet-soil-trees.htm