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    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

    "A rare medium-size tree" (Hillier), shorter than its sister P. menziesii but with much larger cones (to 7"). S/M

    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

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    Pseudotsuga menziesii

    aka Douglas Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'-100'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Pseudotsuga menziesii trunk by David Prasad
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    Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Graceful Grace'

    aka Graceful Grace Weeping Douglas Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-40'

    Width: 8'-20'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Graceful Grace' form by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Pendula'

    aka Weeping Douglas Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 50'

    Width: 20'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Pendula' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Seattle Mountain'

    aka Douglas Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 40'

    Width: 30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Seattle Mountain' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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    Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Fastigiata'

    aka Fastigiata Douglas Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 40'

    Width: 15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Fastigiata' form by Karl Gercens III
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