University of Illinois Extension
University of Illinois Extension - Selecting Trees for Your Home
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Douglasfir
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Douglasfir form
Size:

Small

Medium
Size: large
Large
Exposure/ Light Requirements:
Full Shade not required.
Full Shade
Full Sun required.
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade not required.
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems:

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease

Insect Damage


Zimmerman pine moth and cankers.
Hardiness Zone: 4 - 6 
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Mature Height: 60-75 Feet
Features: Evergreen needles.
Culture: Full sun; moist, well drained soil; prefers soil pH neutral to slightly acid.
Mature Form: Loosely pyramidal
Native To: United States
Soil Conditions:
Dry
Soil condition: Moist, Well-DrainedMoist, Well-Drained
Wet
Tolerance:
Tolerance: Alkaline SoilAlkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
Uses:
Massing
Patio
Use for: Screen.Screen
Shade
Use for: Specimen.Specimen
Street
Wind Break
Foliage Color: Green
 
Fall Foliage Color: Green
 
Additional Notes: Should not be used as a windbreak as it can be damaged by winds