Pseudotsuga menziesii – Douglas fir

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Pseudotsuga menziesii – Douglas fir

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Fast-growing conifer that can reach a height of 100 m in its natural habitat but which remains smaller when cultivated. At first, the crown is broadly pyramidal with an ascending, vertical trunk, but later it becomes oval. The top branches grow vertically: the lower branches hang down. The bark is corky and has deep grooves. Young twigs are yellowish green to yellowish grey and have fine hairs. The top of the protruding needles is dark glossy green: underneath they have 2 white stripes. When rubbed they give off a very fresh smell. Reddish brown, hanging cones are 3 - 3.5 cm thick and up to 10 cm long. The tree is not very demanding when it comes to soil and even grows on poor, dry, sandy soil. It can even survive lengthy periods of drought. The tree is an important supplier of timber. The oldest known specimens are between 500 and 700 years old.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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High (4)
Specifications
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Height
30 - 50 (100) m, fast growing
Crown
broad pyramidal to oval, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brownish grey to greyish black, thick and deeply grooved
Leaf
needles in 2 rows, glossy dark green, 1.5 - 3.5 cm, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable, ♂ yellow, ♀ greenish brown, fragrant flowers
Fruits
hanging cones, long ovoid, reddish brown, 8 - 10 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
western North America
Synonyms
Pseudotsuga douglasii
Clear stem conifer Clear stem tree Specimen conifer acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green orange/red yellow fast growing non-toxic (usually) Fragrant flowers
Possibly of interest
Abies nordmanniana – Nordmann fir, Caucasian fir
Abies nordmanniana
Nordmann fir, Caucasian fir
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Frequently asked questions
Pseudotsuga menziesii

Pseudotsuga menziesii can eventually reach a height of 30 - 50 (100) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pseudotsuga menziesii is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 30 - 50 (100) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Pseudotsuga menziesii is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pseudotsuga menziesii with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pseudotsuga menziesii blooms in april.
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