Pseudotsuga menziesii caesia

Fraser River Douglas Fir

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Height
30 to 40 m
Width
7 to 10 m
Light/shadow demands
light shade, no direct sunlight, sun
pH-Value
slightly alkaline, neutral, slightly acidic
Soil
sandy-loamy, permeable, all substrates
Yes
Bird feeding plants
Pseudotsuga menziesii caesia
Characteristics:
Habit
Large tree, 30-40 m tall, 7-10 m wide; initially stiffly conical, later expansive, asymmetrical crown; branches in layers, horizontal, twigs loosely overhanging to horizontal; medium-growing, 20-40 cm a year
Crown
loose crown, broad spreading, picturesque loose crown, broad spreading, picturesque
Branches and bark
Strong stems with thick, corky bark, lengthways fissures, black-grey
Leaves
Pectinate needles, grey-green; loosely arranged
Fruits
Small cones like those of spruces, up to 10 cm long, not particularly decorative
Roots
Cordate roots
Demands
Sun to light shade, humid, tolerates warmth, frost hardy; sensitive to snow and wind; not good for extreme areas
Soil
Fresh to moist; slightly acidic to slightly alkaline; well-drained, nutritious substrates, minimum growth on heavy soil.  
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5a
Tip
Tolerates cutting, best done in late spring.
Bee pasture/nectar
No
Synonyms
P. douglasii; P. taxifolia
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Product Nr Options Price (plus 7% VAT)
99840187 3 x trp., rootballed, height 125-150 €120.00
99940187 3 x trp., rootballed, height 150-175 €160.00
98800150 Cont 12 l, 80-100 €65.00
98900150 Cont 12 l, 100-125 €95.00
99640187 rootballed, 80-100 €65.00
99740187 rootballed, 100-125 €95.00
bkA831408637422 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 175-200 €210.00
99260187 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 200-225 €290.00
bkA123463146143 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 200-225, width 100-150 €390.00
bkA853834347842 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 225-250, width 100-150 €550.00
bkA753564851862 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 250-275, width 100-150 €850.00
SANA007751 specimen, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 275-300, width 150-200 €1,400.00
bks26760008 specimen, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 300-350, width 150-200 €1,950.00
bks26760009 specimen, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 350-400, width 150-200 €2,700.00
bks26760010 specimen, 6 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 400-450, width 200-300 €5,000.00
bks26760011 specimen, 6 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 450-500, width 200-300 €6,500.00
99950187 specimen, 6 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 500-600, width 200-300 €8,500.00
Product Nr Options Price (plus 7% VAT)
99840187 3 x trp., rootballed, height 125-150 €120.00
99940187 3 x trp., rootballed, height 150-175 €160.00
98800150 Cont 12 l, 80-100 €65.00
98900150 Cont 12 l, 100-125 €95.00
99640187 rootballed, 80-100 €65.00
99740187 rootballed, 100-125 €95.00
bkA831408637422 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 175-200 €210.00
99260187 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 200-225 €290.00
bkA123463146143 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 200-225, width 100-150 €390.00
bkA853834347842 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 225-250, width 100-150 €550.00
bkA753564851862 specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 250-275, width 100-150 €850.00
SANA007751 specimen, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 275-300, width 150-200 €1,400.00
bks26760008 specimen, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 300-350, width 150-200 €1,950.00
bks26760009 specimen, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 350-400, width 150-200 €2,700.00
bks26760010 specimen, 6 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 400-450, width 200-300 €5,000.00
bks26760011 specimen, 6 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 450-500, width 200-300 €6,500.00
99950187 specimen, 6 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 500-600, width 200-300 €8,500.00