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Pseudotsuga menziesii

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Douglas Fir

  • Native to the US
  • Valuable timber tree
  • Large Evergreen Conifer
  • Fragrant needles when bruised

Douglas fir is a well known evergreen conifer that forms a large narrow pyramid form. Large brown cones with unique forked bracks distinquish it from other conifers. Makes an excellent Christmas tree, hedge, or timber source. 

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Attributes
• Evergreen
• Fragrant
• Native
Foliage Color
• Green
Exposure
• Full Sun
Habit
• Upright
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pseudotsuga menziesii

Grows best in average to wet, well-drained soils in full sun. Does not grow well in hot humid summers with streatches of drought. Additional water would be required during the dry spell.