Douglas Fir ‘Blue’

Price range: $20.11 through $24.51

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Botanical Name: Pseudotsuga Menziesii Glauca
Hardiness Zones: 4-6
Mature Height: 40-60'
Growth Rate: Medium
Seed Source: New Mexico

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Plantable Peat Gallon

Item # Age Height Available 50 250 500 1,000 2,500 5,000
FDOPG3Y36 3 Year 36 - 48" 3,110 7.34 7.26 6.89 6.51 6.36 6.21
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Plantable Peat Quart

Item # Age Height Available 50 250 500 1,000 2,500 5,000
FDOPQ2Y24 2 Year 24 - 36" 1,392 5.63 5.56 5.21 4.72 4.58 4.44
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FDOPQ3Y24 3 Year 24 - 36" 1,600 5.48 5.41 5.06 4.57 4.43 4.29
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Plastic Gallon

Item # Age Height Available 50 250 500 1,000 2,500 5,000
FDOPL2Y18 2 Year 18 - 24" 710 7.27 7.19 6.82 6.44 6.29 6.14
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FDOPL2Y12 2 Year 12 - 15" 268 7.05 6.97 6.60 6.22 6.07 5.92
Subtotal: $0
FDOPL3Y24 3 Year 24 - 36" 200 7.23 7.15 6.78 6.40 6.25 6.10
Subtotal: $0
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Description

Notes
Compared to other varieties of Douglas Firs, the Douglas Fir ‘Blue’ tree grows slower and smaller than most.

Uses
Typical uses for this tree include using it for landscaping and Christmas trees.

Wildlife Value
The cones of this tree provide food for many small animals. Its branches also offer great cover and shelter for birds, squirrels, and chipmunks alike.

History & Lore
Many used this tree during World War II to help produce huts and GI’s foot lockers.

Hardiness Zones 4-6 Tree Type Conifer Tree Subtype Fir Mature Height 40-60' Mature Spread 25' Growth Rate Medium Seed Source New Mexico
Sun Preference Full sun Soil PH Range 5.5-6.5 Soil Preference Acidic, sandy, loam, well drained soil Tolerant Cold, windy, snow Intolerant Shade Diseases Root rot, canker Pests Scale, bark beetle, aphid