Pseudotsuga menziesii
$9.90
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Douglas fir
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, Thou tree most fair and lovely!
The common Christmas Tree, or Pseudotsuga meniesii is the most prominent evergreen conifer species in the Pacific Northwest. Second in size to the Coastal Redwood in habit and form, but with a wider growing range. Has a moderate growth rate typically reaching a height of 40 ft in 20 years, with a mature tree topping 200 ft. Roots can be deep and spreading. Space at least 15-20′ apart.
A wonderful addition to any garden, in the ground, or in a large planter.
Lifeform: Tree
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry, High, Light, Moderate
Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Erosion Control
| Container | D-40-O, D-40 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Squirrels, chipmunks, mice, shrews, winter wren and crossbills eat the seeds. Bears scrape off the bark and eat the sap layer beneath. |
| Historical Uses | The wood was used as fuel and to make spear handles, harpoon shafts, spoons, dip-net poles, harpoon barbs, fire tongs, salmon weirs, caskets and halibut and cod hooks by coastal groups. |
| Distribution | native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 5000 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Forest |
