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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is preferred to artificial stratification

Native to: Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, Idaho, Montana, United States

Native

Introduced

Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca BC ShuswapPseudotsuga menziesii

var. glauca BC Shuswap

Douglas Fir

In Stock: 0.572 lb (Total:0.572lb)

Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca BC Shuswap

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0.57 lb

Details

Germination:

87%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

48,329

Quantity:

0.57 lb

Collected in:

Canada
Shuswap Lake

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832242

Characteristics

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Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: fall sowing in mulched beds is preferred to artificial stratification

Native to: Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, Idaho, Montana, United States

Native

Introduced

Discover the majestic Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca, also known as the BC Shuswap Douglas Fir, thriving in the stunning Shuswap Lake district—a region celebrated for premium Christmas tree cultivation. This renowned evergreen conifer, although commonly known as Douglas-fir, is not a true fir, and the name honors both David Douglas, the Scottish botanist who brought attention to its unique qualities, and Archibald Menzies, who first documented it on Vancouver Island in 1791.

Highly regarded for its robustness and versatility, the Douglas fir is a favorite among timber companies due to its rapid growth and high-quality wood. It's also cherished as a specimen tree in landscapes or used in mass screenings, making it a versatile choice for any setting. Moreover, its seeds are crucial for small mammals like mice, voles, and chipmunks, who consume a majority of the seeds following dispersal.

Though often associated with the coastal regions stretching from British Columbia to central California, the interior Douglas fir flourishes inland, adapting beautifully from northern Washington to the Mexican border. Embrace the natural beauty and ecological significance of the Douglas-fir, and make it a part of your landscape today. For more details, visit [USDA Plants Database](http://plants.usda.gov).