.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Douglas Fir Pseudotsuga menziesii Description A tall evergreen conifer native to western North America, featuring needle-like foliage and characteristic cones with distinctive three-lobed bracts. Suggested Uses Ideal for large-scale landscaping, windbreaks, and as a specimen tree in parks and spacious gardens. Plant Details Botanical Name: Douglas Fir Pseudotsuga menziesii Common Name: Douglas Fir Size & Growth: Up to 70 meters tall with a conical shape when young, becoming more irregular with age. Hardiness Zones: 5 to 6 Foliage Type: Evergreen needles Bloom Time: Cones mature in 7-8 months, typically in late summer to fall Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Light Requirements: Full sun Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: No Deer Resistant: Moderately Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Not typically Grows Well With: Other conifers, deciduous trees, and native plants Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil in a full sun location. Space adequately for mature height. Soil Moisture: Keep moist, especially during dry periods Soil Type: Loamy or sandy, well-drained soil Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or damaged branches Winter Care: Protect young trees from harsh winter winds; mature trees are hardy Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery; do not plant deeper Fertilization: Feed with a balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Mulching helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature
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