Douglas Fir
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Wildlife Value
Seeds used by blue grouse, squirrels, rabbits, and other rodents. Native to western North America.
| Growth form | conical to pyramidal |
| Crown density | dense |
| Size | 70 to 100' high 20 to 35' spread |
| Drought resistance |
good |
| Cold hardiness | excellent |
| Growth rate | slow |
| Life span | long |
| Elevation range |
6,000 to 11,000 feet |
| Soil conditions |
grows best on east and north slopes |
| Possible insect problems |
spruce budworm |
| Possible disease problems |
shoestring root rot, Douglas-fir mistletoe, bacterial gall |
| Wildlife value | high: food value for grouse, songbirds and small mammals, browse for deer and elk |
| Seasonal color | evergreen |
| Miscellany | native |