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Pseudotsuga menziesii

Douglas Fir

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Evergreen

Height:

12 - 24m

Width:

4 - 6m

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Sensitive

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Residential

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

None too serious in the urban envirment when planted in the right planting conditions. Root rot can form when planted in wet, clay soil. Canker can also lead to branch dieback.

Management Notes

None of significance

Cultivars 

Graceful Grace