plants for wet conditions

Question

My new allotment has had an area of standing water after recent very heavy rain.
I know there are things which I can do to improve the drainage, but are there any plants particularly fruit trees etc. which actually like wet conditions or would soak up the water leaving the rest of the plot less soggy?

Answer 1

Pear Trees may be your only fruit tree choice.

Here are some links that may help you with plant and soil conditioning.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wet-soil-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/improving-compacted-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/avoiding-wet-soil-tilling.htm