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Author:Walter Siegmund (talk)
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Author:Crusier
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Author:Walter Siegmund
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Author:Crusier
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Author:USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Herman, D.E. et al. 1996. North Dakota tree handbook. USDA NRCS ND State Soil Conservation Committee; NDSU Extension and Western Area Power Admin., Bismarck, ND.
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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

Native to: British Columbia, Canada, Oregon, United States, Washington

Native

Introduced

Pseudotsuga menziesii DenmarkPseudotsuga menziesii

Denmark

Deep Mountain Douglas Fir, Douglas Fir, Douglas-fir

In Stock: 0.967 lb (Total:0.967lb)

Pseudotsuga menziesii Denmark

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

42,203

Quantity:

0.97 lb

Collected in:

Denmark

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1830338

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

Native to: British Columbia, Canada, Oregon, United States, Washington

Native

Introduced

Discover the majestic beauty and versatility of the Pseudotsuga menziesii, commonly known as the Deep Mountain Douglas Fir. This evergreen conifer, native to western North America, thrives in diverse conditions and is treasured for its fast growth, versatility, and valuable timber. The species, named in honor of Scottish physician Archibald Menzies, stands out with its towering height, unique forked cone bracts, and aromatic, spirally-arranged needles. It's frequently planted as a striking specimen tree, in mass screenings, or used as a popular Christmas tree.

The Douglas Fir family includes the hardy Rocky Mountain variety (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca), renowned for its adaptability to higher elevations, slower growth, and shorter cones. This variety features blue-green needles and exceptional winter hardiness, making it suitable for regions outside the Pacific Northwest and perfect for midwestern climates with its USDA Zone 4 hardiness. Notably, Douglas Fir seeds play a crucial role in the ecosystem as a food source for small mammals.

A nod to the legacy of botanists David Douglas and Archibald Menzies, the Douglas Fir isn't a true fir, thus often written as Douglas-fir. It flourishes in medium to wet, well-drained soils under full sun, thriving best with ample air and soil moisture. While it is an iconic timber tree and forest giant, it may not suit urban landscapes, particularly in hot, humid regions like St. Louis. Unveil the allure of this extraordinary tree and its role as a natural masterpiece and ecological cornerstone.