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Pseudotsuga menziesii 'El Dorado'
Also Known As
- El Dorado Douglas Fir
Plant type
tree, conifer
size
- H: 20'-50'
- W: 8'-20'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Pseudotsuga menziesii 'El Dorado' plant details
Pseudotsuga menziesii 'El Dorado' is an evergreen conifer tree with chartreuse, gold and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pseudotsuga menziesii 'El Dorado'
- Plant type: conifer tree
- Plant family: pinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold and green
- Mature size: 8 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 50 FT - tall
- Uses: winter interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pseudotsuga menziesii 'El Dorado'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Conifer Kingdom
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Gardening facts about Pseudotsuga menziesii 'El Dorado' plant
How to Grow Pseudotsuga menziesii 'El Dorado'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
- chartreuse
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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