Pseudotsuga menziesii
Douglas Fir
Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is a large evergreen with flat needles and hanging cones marked by projecting, forked bracts. A pointed young crown develops into an imposing tree that needs substantial long-term space.
Its structure combines broad growth and a narrow, columnar outline. Growth is moderate. The foliage supplies a year-round framework.
Choose a sunny, open site. Provide acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture.
Size
• Height: 40-80 ft
• Width: 12-20 ft
Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 4a–6b
Best Uses
• Pollinator garden
• Woodland Gardens
- Plant type
- Conifer, Evergreen Tree
- Height
- 40-80 ft
- Width
- 12-20 ft
- Hardiness zones
- 4a–6b
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Does not flower
- Flower color
- None
- Leaf color
- Dark Green
- Fall color
- Green
- Attracts
- Butterflies, Songbirds
- Soil
- Acidic, Humus rich, Loamy, Moist well-drained
- Landscape use
- Pollinator garden, Woodland Gardens
- Shape
- Broad, Columnar, Dense, Open Canopy, Pyramidal, Upright
- Bark
- Furrowed, Ridged
- Fruit
- No
- Fragrant
- No
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Salt tolerant
- No
- Drought tolerant
- No
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