Pseudotsuga menziesii

Pseudotsuga menziesii (known as Douglas fir or Douglas fir) is an ornamental and forestry conifer highly prized for its rapid growth and elegant appearance.

Main features:

• Port: large, conical, regular tree; mature height 30–50 m (in the garden, less)

• Needles: soft, flat, glossy dark green, with a pleasant citrus smell when rubbed

• Cones: decorative, elongated, with characteristic scales that exceed the cone

• Growth: fast

• Resistance: very good in frost and wind

• Longevity: very durable species

Culture Requirements:

• Exposure: sun or partial shade

• Soil: fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic; avoid heavy, compact soils

• Watering: moderate, especially in the first years after planting

• Maintenance: minimum; does not require regular trimming

Usage:

• ideally as solitary tree in large gardens and parks

• used in alignments and green curtains

• highly appreciated and like Christmas tree