Tree Descriptions
Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii )
| Height: | 40-70’ |
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| Width: | 15-20’ |
| Growth Rate: | moderately fast |
| Soil: | sand, loam |
| Moisture: | moist, dry |
| Shade Tolerance: | partial shade |
| Bloom Time: | N/A |
| Flower Color: | N/A |
| Uses: | Christmas trees, landscaping, windbreak, wildlife |
| Spacing: | minimum 8’ x 8’ |
| Habitat: | Prefers full sun, but will grow in partial shade. Prefers a moist well drained soil. Salt sensitive, drought resistant. |
| Notes: | Requires good drainage, drought tolerant |
Douglas fir has very soft, dark green, medium length needles. Its is used for windbreaks, hedges, wildlife, and Christmas trees. It should not be planted next to blue spruce. It also provides important winter cover for birds and mammals.
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