Pseudotsuga menziesii
Douglas fir
A fast-growing large evergreen tree of conical habit, the bark becoming thick and rugged; leaves linear, dark green, two-ranked. Cones to 10cm long, with conspicuous exserted bracts
Other common names
green Douglas firOregon pine
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Pseudotsuga are large evergreen trees with leathery, linear leaves and conspicuous cones with 3-pointed bracts emerging between the cone-scales
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- N America, Mexico
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained, non-chalky soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown fresh in containers in a cold frame in late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Requires little pruning. Remove competing leaders on young trees
Pests
Douglas fir adelgids may occur
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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