Latin: Pseudotsuga menziesii
Plant type: Evergreen tree
Size: 80’-160’ tall x20’-30’ wide, larger in the wild
Light: Partial shade in youth
Water: Drought tolerant to regular
Family: Pine
Zone: 4 - 10
Douglas Fir is a large, pyramidal conifer, growing 80’-160’ given regular water in the garden setting, and larger in the wild. Its branches are covered with dark green, 1½” needles, and turn up at the end. Branchlets are feathery, dark green, slightly drooping [25]. Cones are 2”-4” long, oval, and hang from the branches [24].
For best success, plant young trees raised from seeds of local trees [25]. It can tolerate dry or moist soil [24].
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