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Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Douglas Fir' Common Names: Fir

Description:

Douglas fir is a large conifer that makes an excellent landscape plant for accent and grouping. It has a dense pyramidal form. Needles are 1-1 1/2 inches long and range in color from dark green to blue-green. Cones are readily distinguished from spruce and true firs by the papery bracts extending beyond the tips of the scales. Douglasfir is an important timber tree and is also grown for Christmas trees.Fairly tolerant of a broad range of soil types. Needs ample moisture.

Problems:

Not tolerant of severe drought and hot, dry winds.

Attributes   Plant Group: Tree Hardiness: Zones 5 - 7 Type: Perennial Mature Size: Height 40-70 Feet x Width 20-30 Feet Foliage Attributes: Green Evergreen foliage. Culture   Light: Full Sun to Part Shade Soil: Humus-rich Miscellaneous   Propagation Methods: Seed Fast-growing

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