Pseudotsuga macrocarpa
Also Known As
- Bigcone Douglas Fir
Plant type
tree, conifer
size
- H: 60'-100'
- W: 20'-40'
planting zones
- 7a-10a
Pseudotsuga macrocarpa plant details
Pseudotsuga macrocarpa is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pseudotsuga macrocarpa
- Plant type: conifer tree
- Plant family: pinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 60 FT - 100 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pseudotsuga macrocarpa
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat, verticillium wilt and wind
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Pseudotsuga macrocarpa plant
How to Grow Pseudotsuga macrocarpa
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 9'-20'
Width: 4'-8'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
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Size
Height: 8'-15'
Width: 2'-5'
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- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Conifer
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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