Pseudotsuga menziesii – Douglas Fir
Majestic Beauty with Evergreen Strength
A true icon of North American forests, Pseudotsuga menziesii, commonly known as Douglas Fir, brings towering elegance and year-round greenery to the landscape. Known for its soft, fragrant needles and graceful, pyramidal form, this stately conifer makes a superb choice for windbreaks, large landscapes, or as a classic living Christmas tree.
With its dense branching, rich green color, and distinctive cones with bracts resembling mouse tails, Douglas Fir offers beauty as well as durability. It grows steadily to become a tall, upright specimen with a commanding presence.
Elegant evergreen: Symmetrical shape and lush foliage year-round
Fragrant and soft needles: Adds sensory appeal to the landscape
Wildlife friendly: Provides cover and nesting for birds
Adaptable and hardy: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils (Zones 4–6)
Mature size: 40–80 feet tall and 20–30 feet wide in landscape settings
Whether planted as a majestic focal point or in a naturalized woodland border, Douglas Fir offers timeless beauty, strength, and versatility.
| Psedotsuga menziesii | |
| Full Sun | |
| 4 | |
| 40-80 ft | |
| 20-30 ft | |
| Deer Resistant | |
| Green | |
| Pyramidal | |
| Evergreen, Winter Interest | |
| Rapid | |
| Native to North America |