dogwoods dont mind the damp and they have good winter stem colour too. then dwarf willow might surfice. small trees such as alder, grow in similar conditions.

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Maybe Ilex glabra, I. opaca, or I. verticillata varieties?

I have a river birch in a very wet corner of my yard. It has thrived there.

If you build a raised bed then that could help with some of the worst damp conditions. I would also fork the area to aerate the soil and help drainage. Also if you plant shrubs/trees/plants slightly higher than soil level then that will also help prevent the plant roots from 'drowning'.

Amelanchier comes to mind as an attractive shrub for damp areas. Hydrangea also - but both are not evergreen. Holly will tolerate damp soil but not constant bog conditions.

Thank you for your replies. I shall be looking up the shrubs now and it will help me decide.

Hello! Try Fatsia, mahonia, sarcococca, and some of the vaccinium are evergreen, though need an acid soil.