Douglas Fir

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Douglas Fir

Douglas Fir trees have dark green or blueish green needles. This conifer tree is a beautiful Christmas tree or a picturesque ornamental tree. It is used as a windbreak tree and it can also be sheared as a hedge. The Douglas Fir tree, Pseudotsuga menziessi glauca, is a splendid pyramidal evergreen. It is a rapid growing hardy tree that grows well in a variety of soils. It has many common names such as, Interior fir, Rocky Mountain, Douglas-fir, Douglas, yellow or red spruce, Oregon pine,and Douglastree. ... additional information

 

Tatarian Maple It has excellent small tree form and good foliage quality. The Tatarian Maples are slightly larger and usually develop a good red coloration when maturing. A good tree for planters or patios. The Tatarian Maple, Acer tataricum', is quite similar to Amur Maple and the two species readily hybridize when grown together. Fall color is usually yellow to reddish brown.

Douglas Fir