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Douglas Fir - Rocky Mountain Seedlings

Douglas Fir - Rocky Mountain Seedlings

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Douglas Fir - Rocky Mountain
(Pseudotsuga Menziesii var. Glauca)
ZONES Zone Icon 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b
SUN Sun Icon Partial Shade
SOIL Soil Icon Medium to Coarse textured
PH pH Icon 5.0 - 7.5
ALTITUDE RANGE Altitude Icon 1000-9500 feet (350m-2800m)
MOISTURE Moisture Icon Medium usage, tolerates 18-100 inches precipitation annually
SIZE Size Icon 20 year height - 40 feet, at maturity 200 feet
GROWTH SPEED Growth Icon Moderate
AGE Age Icon Up to 400 years
SHADE TOLERANCE Shade Icon No
WINDBREAKER USE Windbreaker Icon Yes
PRIVACY USE Privacy Icon Yes
BIRD FRIENDLY Bird Icon Yes
DEER RESISTANT Deer Icon Yes
PREFERRED CHRISTMAS TREE Christmas Tree Icon Yes
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Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) - Rocky Mountain Variety - Naturally Grown Plug Seedlings & Potted Trees

What You Get:
Choose the ideal size for your planting project:

  • An all-naturally grown plug seedling, 6-12 inches in size.
  • Also available as a larger 15+ inch plug seedling with a substantial 20 cubic inch rootball, providing a more established start.

Our unwavering commitment means no chemical fertilizers or pesticides are ever used. This ensures you receive a healthier, more robust tree for your landscape, while also supporting a cleaner, more sustainable environment. For comprehensive details on our natural growing practices and the superior quality of our trees, please visit our About Our Trees & Plants page.

When You Get It:
Your seedlings will be carefully shipped during the optimal planting season – either Spring or Fall – based on your specific agricultural zone. You'll have the opportunity to select your preferred shipping season during checkout to ensure ideal planting conditions. Refer to our Shipping Schedule for important order and delivery information.

Product Information:
The Versatile Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir
Discover the enduring appeal of the Douglas Fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii ), a faster-growing evergreen tree native to the Pacific Northwest of the United States, including Wyoming. Historically a vital resource for Native American communities, this iconic conifer continues to be highly valued globally, particularly within the lumber industry and for its versatility in diverse landscapes.

Hardy, Adaptable, and Globally Popular: We proudly offer the Rocky Mountain variety of the Douglas Fir, specifically chosen for its exceptional winter hardiness down to USDA Zone 4. Its widespread popularity stems from its robust nature and adaptability, leading to its successful planting and cultivation worldwide. While globally recognized for timber production and as a classic Christmas tree, the Douglas Fir also offers immense value for residential and commercial landscaping.


Key Landscape & Environmental Benefits:

  • Rapid Growth & Density: As a relatively fast-growing evergreen, the Douglas Fir quickly establishes itself, forming a denser growth habit that makes it an excellent choice for creating effective windbreaks and reliable privacy screens for properties of various sizes.
  • Attractive Foliage: Its bluish-green needles contribute a beautiful, soft texture and appealing color to any landscape, making it a highly desirable ornamental tree for garden designs, parks, and large estates.
  • Wildlife Haven: Beyond its aesthetic and practical uses, the Douglas Fir is a significant wildlife attraction. Its abundant seeds and protective foliage provide essential food and shelter for a variety of birds and small mammals, making it a valuable addition for enhancing biodiversity in your backyard.
  • Tolerant & Resilient: This adaptable tree thrives in a range of well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade, offering reliable performance for a low-maintenance landscape.

Add the timeless beauty, rapid growth, and ecological benefits of the Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir to your property – a true testament to nature's resilience.

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