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Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Green Orca' plant details

Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Green Orca' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Green Orca'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf, globose

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Green Orca'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This new Douglas Fir was found as a witch's broom by Sam Pratt and Stephanie Krieg near Salem, Oregon. The original broom had a unique, irregular shape, similar in structure to an orca wale.

Gardening facts about Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Green Orca' plant

How to Grow Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Green Orca'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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