Pseudotsuga menziesii

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Douglas Fir

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

Description

On older trees of this variety, the bark is thick, corky, and deeply fissured. The crown changes from a conical form and becomes broad and flat-crowned with age, making the branches wide and drooping. Its cones are 3"-4" long, and have 3 pointed bracts that extend beyond the needles of the scales. The buds are cigar-shaped, and the bark of the young trees is smooth and gray. This is a highly combustible plant.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40', 100' and up

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Blue Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.