Big Cone Douglas Fir
Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa
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 3–10Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Conifer, Tree
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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- John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source
- Jason Hollinger, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
