Douglas Fir Tree 20/40cm (2L)
Pseudotsuga menziesii
£13.75
The Douglas Fir Pseudotsuga menziesii is a stately evergreen conifer that adds year-round interest to UK gardens. With its pyramidal shape and soft, blue-green needles, it creates a striking focal point. This fast-growing tree adapts well to various conditions, making it a popular choice for gardens of all sizes.
- ✓ Majestic evergreen conifer, ideal for creating privacy & woodland gardens
- ✓ Fast-growing tree, can add up to 1 metre in height annually when young
- ✓ Adapts well to various UK soil types, prefers full sun to partial shade
- ✓ Provides year-round interest with blue-green needles & ornamental cones
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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Looking to add a touch of majesty to your garden? The Douglas Fir might be just what you need. This impressive evergreen can transform your outdoor space into a year-round haven of greenery and wildlife.
In the UK, Douglas Firs typically grow to a height of 30 to 40 metres. That’s tall enough to make a statement, but not so massive that it’ll overwhelm most larger gardens. These trees create a striking vertical accent that draws the eye upward, adding depth and interest to your garden’s design.
The Douglas Fir’s appearance changes with the seasons, offering year-round appeal. In spring, bright green new growth emerges, softening the tree’s outline. Summer sees the tree in its full, lush glory, providing welcome shade on hot days. Autumn brings the added interest of new cones, while in winter, the evergreen needles stand out beautifully against grey skies or snow.
Speaking of needles, the Douglas Fir’s foliage is one of its most charming features. The soft, flat needles are a pleasure to touch and emit a delightful citrusy scent when crushed. This fragrance can fill your garden with a fresh, forest-like aroma, especially after rain or on warm days.
Wildlife lovers will appreciate the Douglas Fir’s value as a habitat tree. Its dense foliage provides excellent shelter for birds, making it a perfect nesting site. Squirrels and other small mammals enjoy the tree’s seeds, while countless insects find homes in its bark and branches. By planting a Douglas Fir, you’re not just adding a tree; you’re creating a whole ecosystem in your garden.
The tree’s unique cones are another selling point. Hanging downwards, they feature distinctive three-pointed bracts poking out between the scales. These bracts resemble the back legs and tail of a mouse, leading to the charming nickname “mouse-tail cones”. They add an element of whimsy and interest to your garden, especially in autumn when they’re fully formed.
Douglas Firs are remarkably low-maintenance once established. They’re adaptable to various soil types and are drought-tolerant after their first few years. This means less work for you and more time to enjoy your garden. Their sturdy nature also makes them excellent choices for windbreaks or privacy screens.
If you’re thinking long-term, the Douglas Fir is an excellent choice. These trees can live for centuries, becoming a permanent and increasingly impressive feature of your garden. Imagine the joy of watching your tree grow year after year, becoming a living landmark for generations to come.
Douglas Firs are fairly easy to care for in UK gardens. They like spots with full sun or partial shade and do best in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. While they’re adaptable, they don’t like soggy ground. These trees are quite hardy in the UK and can handle cold winters, but young trees might need some shelter from strong winds. Water them regularly for the first few years until they’re well-established. After that, they’re quite drought-tolerant. You don’t usually need to prune Douglas Firs unless you’re shaping them for Christmas trees. Keep an eye out for pests like aphids and bark beetles, but overall, these trees are quite tough. Remember that Douglas Firs can grow very large, so plant them where they’ll have plenty of space to reach their full size. They’re not suited for small gardens or areas near buildings or power lines. If you’re planting a young tree, stake it for the first couple of years to help it grow straight and strong.
UK grown. Supplied approx 20/40cm tall well rooted in a 2 litre pot.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Pot Size
2 litre
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-20°C to -15°C (H6)
When MatureSafety
Pollen Allergies, Thorns
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Fragrance
Slight
Delivery
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With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
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Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
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Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
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