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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

    A yellow Douglas fir found by Richard Haslebacher & Lalo Villarreal of Woods Creek Horticultural in Silverton, OR. The yellow mother plant produces true yellow seedlings. Growth rate is typical of species.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    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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