Douglas-Fir Transplant

Age: 2-1

Size: 16-30’’

Douglas-Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) displays short soft blue-green needles with symmetrical shape. Provides good windbreak, can be used as a living snow fence, is naturally deer-resistant. Great in landscape use and for Christmas tree production.

According to MSU Extension Douglas-fir is a versatile conifer that is well-adapted to Michigan. It grows well on many sites and is useful as both a landscape tree and as a Christmas tree. It is native throughout western North America and the coastal form (var. menziesii) is one of the most important commercial forest tree species in the world and the largest member of the Pinaceae family. Coastal Douglas-fir have been measured at 330 feet tall and 45 feet in circumference.

Prefers full sun or can do partial sun/shade. Grows well on site that has good air drainage and moist well-drained soil. Mature height is about 40' - 70' then 12' - 20' spread. Do not plant under powerlines.

This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here:  https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm

Item only available in bundles

Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 12, 2024 9AM to 5PM
Saturday, April 13, 2024 9AM to 11AM