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Douglas Fir Seeds Latin name: Pseudotsuga menziesiiDescription – Pseudotsuga menziesii, commonly called Douglas fir, is a very large conifer that grows 50-80′ tall in cultivation, but to 300+’ tall in the wild. Its entire natural range includes western Oregon and Washington, and also extends east to the Rocky Mountains, north to Alaska and south into forested parts of California as far south as Fresno and Monterey counties. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-6Sunset Zones: 1-10, 14-17Size: 40 -80 feet in cultivated locations. Spread is 12- 20 feet wide.Foliage (needles):, Densely set, soft needles, dark green or blue-green, 1-1 ½ inches long which radiate out in. all directions from branches and twigs. Needles have a sweet, citrus fragrance if crushed.Cones are reddish brown, oval, 3 inches long, and have obvious 3-pronged bracts.Bark: Older tress have bark which is thick, reddish- brown, and is divided by deep irregular fissures.Wood characteristics: Douglas Fir Wood is excellent for construction purposes.General Care Tips:Best grown in medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun. Does best in locations with abundant air and soil moisture. A good tree for northern and northwestern climates. Does well in sun or considerable shade, and can take wind.Seed issues: Douglas Fir seeds can be stored and viable for up to two years. Store in low moisture and low temperatures (7-10 degrees Centigrade). Stratify the seeds, soak your seeds in water for a day then dry then for another day. You can put them in a plastic sandwich bag making sure there’s plenty of air in the bag, then place the bag in your refrigerator’s vegetable crisper drawer for at least four weeks. Or you can then plant them in pots and then place them in a cold frame over winter.Plant in pots no smaller than 6 inches deep, make sure that your potting soil is has good drainage so that it will hold moisture without getting soggy. Plant seeds about 2 inches deep, then cover with soil. Keep in partial shade for the first year; older seedlings will require full sunlight. Care for your seedlings by keeping them inside for the first 4-6 weeks then hardening them off before you plant outdoors. Shipping is free for these seeds if purchased with any of my other items. Thanks for looking!! Please check out other garden plants and seeds and other items at my ebay store: Visit My eBay Store: Brookingham