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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 fir
Oregon pine
Synonyms
Pseudotsuga douglasii
Tsuga menziesii
see morePseudotsuga taxifolia
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
more than 50 years
Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green Brown
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Pinaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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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