Douglas fir
Douglas fir
Pseudotsuga menziesii
tree☀️ full-sun🪴 well-drained📏 tall🌡️ RHS H6–H7
📋Quick Facts
Height
30.0-50.0m
Spread
10.0-15.0m
Care Level
👍 Moderate
Some experience helpful
Water
💧 Minimal watering
Every "7-10" days
Hardiness
Zone 4-6
About
Majestic conifer used for timber and large landscapes.
Top tip
Douglas fir is a tall timber tree; suitable for large plots, shelterbelts and forest planting.
Also known as: Pseudotsuga / abeto-de-Douglas, Daglezja zielona, Sapin de Douglas, Douglasspar, Douglasie, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Abete di Douglas, Douglas fir
Pest Resilience
4/5 — Good resilience
Few significant pests; Douglas fir adelgid may cause galls but damage is usually minor.
Visual Characteristics
Flowers
Yes
Blooms in Spring
🌲
Cones
Produces cones
The douglas fir year in your garden
Dispatching imaginary bots to check your garden out...
What to do now
How to Propagate
🌰Seed
Easy🦋Wildlife & Garden Ecology
Pest Susceptibility
AphidsAdelgidsBlightNeedle castCankerSap rotCaterpillarCutwormDiebackDiptera - true fliesNematodesRustScale insectsDrought resistant
Monitor for these pests and treat early if spotted
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H6–H7
USDA 5 equivalent