Pseudotsuga menziesii |
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Douglas Fir |
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 nds of the scales. The buds are cigar-shaped, and the bark of the young trees is smooth and grey.
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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Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.