Douglas Fir (Bag of 250) – Bare Root
$250.00
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Pseudotsuga menziesii
Size/Seed Zone: Bare root 12″- 18″ / 251
Sun: Prefers Full Sun
Soil Conditions: Grows on all but wettest soil
Special Uses: Timber, supports pollinators, Birds
Oregon’s state tree can live over 1,000 years. Thick bark enables it to survive moderate fire. Fast growing, great for wind break.
Habitat Notes: A true timber tree found in both the Coast & Cascade ranges. Prefers moist, but well-drained soils. Do not plant this in heavy clay soils! It may survive & grow initially, but will start to die as the roots reach into the water table. Needs full sun exposure.
ID Notes: Lower branches droop while upper branches swoop up. Soft pliable needles in a radial arrangement around the stem. Buds are oval-conical with a pointed apex.
Caring for Your Bareroot Plants
| Height at 20 yrs. | 40 ft. | Deer Browse | Low-Moderate |
| Mature Height | 150 ft. | Wildlife Value | Low – Moderate |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Timber Value | High |
| Lifespan | Long | Resprout Ability | No |
| Moisture Use | Moderate | Hardiness | Moderate-High |
| Drought Tolerance | Moderate |
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Photo Credits: Peter Stevens, Walter Siegmund
