Douglas-Fir

The genus is Pseudotsuga, where 2 of the six species are native in the western United States. One species has a very wide-spread range, and very popular as a Christmas tree. The other species has a very small range where these trees are found.

Douglas-Fir holds a medium color for a long time, and is very fragrant. The short needles vary somewhat from flat sprays to nearly surrounding the twigs. They also can be planted in the landscape. Their growth can vary, but the general rule of "a foot a year" applies here, but with good growing conditions and a steady supply of moisture, they can grow three feet or more a year. These are moderately cold tolerant, like most of the Christmas-tree conifers, plant from Zones 5 to 9 in full sun.

In the landscape design, you can plant these as a privacy screen, along a border or fenceline, and certainly by itself. They prefer full sun, but can also tolerate some shade.

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