Douglas Fir Tree 40/60cm (Cell)
Pseudotsuga menziesii
£14.56
Douglas Fir – Pseudotsuga menziesii is a vigorous evergreen conifer with soft, aromatic needles that are deep green above and silvery beneath, releasing a citrus-pine scent when crushed. Supplied as cell-grown plants at 40/60cm, the intact root plug establishes quickly and allows a long planting season. Ideal for shelterbelts, woodland planting and screening on larger plots with moist, free-draining soil.
- ✓ 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
- ✓ 🇬🇧 Grown here in the UK, nurtured in our local soil and climate to be healthy and strong.
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Douglas Fir – Pseudotsuga menziesii is a fast-growing evergreen conifer native to the Pacific coast of North America, introduced to Britain in the 1820s and now one of the most widely planted forestry and shelterbelt trees in the country. These young plants are supplied at 40/60cm in cells, meaning the root system has been grown in an individual plug and remains intact at planting. Cell-grown stock establishes quickly, suffers far less transplant shock than bare-root material and offers a much longer planting window, making it a practical choice for woodland creation, screening schemes and large garden plantings.
The needles are soft and flattened, around 2–3cm long, arranged all around the shoot and releasing a sweet, resinous fragrance of grapefruit and pine when crushed. They are mid to deep green above with two pale, silvery bands beneath, giving the foliage a soft two-tone appearance in shifting light. Fresh spring growth emerges a bright apple green from pointed, papery buds. Mature trees develop thick, corky, deeply fissured bark and produce distinctive pendulous cones with three-pronged bracts protruding between the scales, a feature that separates Douglas Fir from true firs and spruces.
Given space, this is a timber tree of considerable stature, valued for straight, strong-grained wood and for the shelter and nesting cover it provides. In gardens it works best as a specimen on larger plots, as a windbreak on exposed boundaries, or planted in groups at 2–3m spacing for a dense evergreen screen. Goldcrests, coal tits and treecreepers forage readily among the dense branches, and the fallen needle litter forms a soft woodland floor.
Care Guide
Plant between October and April in milder spells, though cell-grown stock can be planted at almost any time of year provided the ground is neither frozen nor baked dry. Choose a site with moist but free-draining soil; Douglas Fir dislikes waterlogged clay, thin chalk and very exposed coastal positions where salt-laden winds scorch the foliage. A sheltered valley or slope with deep, slightly acidic loam suits it best.
Clear a 1m circle of grass and weeds before planting, as competition from turf is the main cause of failure in young conifers. Firm the plug in at the same depth it was growing, water thoroughly, and mulch with bark or composted woodchip, keeping the material clear of the stem. Use a spiral guard or tube where rabbits, hares or deer are present.
Water weekly through the first two summers during dry spells, around 10 litres per tree. Once established, Douglas Fir rarely needs irrigation in the British climate. Feeding is not usually necessary, but a spring dressing of general fertiliser can help on poor sand. No routine pruning is required; simply remove dead, damaged or double leaders in late summer to maintain a single straight stem. Watch for Douglas Fir needle cast in damp, still conditions and improve air circulation by thinning overcrowded plantings.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
More than 50 years
Ultimate spread
Wider than 8 metres
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Pot Size
Cell
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
Our deep cell trays are a smart strategy for cultivating trees with strong and deep root systems. This leads to healthier and more resilient trees that are better prepared for transplantation and long-term growth in your garden.
Extended Planting Season
Cell grown trees offer a significantly broader planting window, allowing for planting almost year-round in certain conditions. This flexibility ensures easier scheduling and enhances tree establishment due to warmer soil and more favourable weather conditions, extending beyond the traditional planting season.
Robust Root System
The roots of cell grown trees are encased and safeguarded within compost, preventing the young fibrous roots from drying out or sustaining damage. This intact root system, with its uniform and manageable shape, facilitates straightforward planting.
Convenient Storage
These trees can be effortlessly stored outdoors before planting, eliminating the need for labour-intensive temporary planting (heeling in) or costly refrigerated storage.
Ease of Handling and Planting
The extended shelf life of cell grown trees means there’s no immediate urgency to plant. Their user-friendly root system increases the likelihood of successful planting. These characteristics make them ideal for planting by novices or volunteers.
High Survival Rate
The intact root system of cell grown trees significantly boosts their chances of successful establishment, virtually removing the need for expensive replanting (beating up).
Cost-Effectiveness
While the initial purchase price of cell grown trees may be slightly higher than bare-root stock for some species, the long-term savings achieved by reducing the need for replacing failed transplants than compensates for the initial minor cost difference.
No plastic waste
Trees are often supplied plastic pots that are difficult to recycle, especially the black pots. We rely on our customers to reuse these where possible, however these cell grown trees do not have plastic pots – saving any reuse & recycling concerns.
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
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
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
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.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
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| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | This item |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £11.94 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £25.14 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.
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