Pseudotsuga menziesii Grow your own Douglas-Fir, the second-tallest tree species on the planet and the State Tree of Oregon! A staple of the National Parks for decades, this tried-and-true packaging preserves, protects, and informs 100% guaranteed Seed-grown on California's Redwood Coast Transplanting and care instructions included Highlights MoistureMedium Cold Hardiness28°F LightFull Sun / Partial Shade Size70 – 250' tall / 20 – 50' spread Lifespan1,000 yrs Growth RateFast Growing Drought ToleranceMedium Wind ResistanceHigh Tree Story About Douglas-Fir Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is one of the world's most impressive trees. One noted naturalist called Douglas-fir "the highest expression of tree greatness in our time." Indeed, the Douglas-fir species forms some of the tallest and most magnificent forests in the world, dominating millions of square miles of wild forest in the West, from Alaska to Mexico. Except for California's unique Sequoias, Douglas-fir grows taller and greater in girth than any other American tree. The tallest Douglas-fir on record, now felled, stood almost 400 feet tall with a diameter in excess of 17 feet. These long-living trees can survive to ages greater than 1,000 years, and have a rapid growth rate. This species has long ranked first among U.S. lumber trees.Widely cultivated as an ornamental in Europe, Douglas-fir, with its sweet fragrance and wonderful symmetry, is cherished in America as a prime Christmas Tree species. It is the official State Tree of Oregon and a hardy and well-traveled tree, which can thrive virtually anywhere in the world, provided adequate sunlight and moisture. Douglas-fir seedlings can handle almost any kind of soil or climate, and, ultimately, these trees become huge, incredibly tall, great-in-girth individuals, with soft, densely-set needles (to 1.5 inches long) radiating in all directions from the branches. The foliage has a distinct, pleasant fragrance, and the cones are highly unique, with unmistakable, conspicuously protruding trident bracts. About Jonsteen's Seedlings All of our trees are seed-grown at our nursery on California's Redwood Coast, which is inspected monthly and licensed by the California Department of Agriculture. Trees can provide a natural barrier against high winds, temperatures, noise pollution and soil erosion, all while benefiting local air quality, wildlife and property values — a Jonsteen seedling will only grow in value and beauty! About Jonsteen's Packaged Live Trees A great way to gift a tree! Jonsteen’s creative "mini-greenhouse" packaging preserves, protects, and informs. A staple of the National Parks for decades, this tried-and-true packaging looks fantastic and is super practical, making it possible for our trees to literally travel the world. Each tree is backed up by our 100% guarantee and includes a free growing brochure. About Jonsteen's 100% Guarantee All of our trees are guaranteed to arrive healthy and in good condition. If your tree perishes despite your honest efforts, we will be happy to replace it with a small-sized seedling for just the cost of shipping/handling. You can learn more about our guarantee and tree replacement policy here. Size Seedling Size Chart: Small Due to the dynamic nature of actively growing trees, as well as the tremendous variation between species’ growth rates, we rely on the cubic volume of a seedling’s root mass to determine its “size” (Small / Medium / Large / XL). Within each size there is minor variance — the dimensions provided here represent the category minimum. If exact measurements are essential, please contact us about current stock.
