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Big Cone Douglas Fir

Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa

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Overview

The Big Cone Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga macrocarpa) is a conifer native to California's Southern Coastal Mountains. This robust tree reaches up to 90 feet tall with a spread of 20 feet. It features dense, blue-green needles and remarkably large cones, often up to 8 inches long. Adaptable to various soils, it requires well-drained sites and full sun. Ideal for creating stately focal points in expansive landscapes. Hardy in USDA zones 7-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 3–10Climate Temperate
Big Cone Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa) — This robust tree reaches up to 90 feet tall with a spread of 20 feet
Big Cone Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa) — It features dense, blue-green needles and remarkably large cones, often up to 8 inches longBig Cone Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa) — Adaptable to various soils, it requires well-drained sites and full sunBig Cone Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa) — Ideal for creating stately focal points in expansive landscapes

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Big Cone Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa) — This robust tree reaches up to 90 feet tall with a spread of 20 feet
Big Cone Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa) — It features dense, blue-green needles and remarkably large cones, often up to 8 inches long
Big Cone Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa) — Adaptable to various soils, it requires well-drained sites and full sun
Big Cone Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa) — Ideal for creating stately focal points in expansive landscapes

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