Overview & Description

Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii glauca) is a slow-growing native evergreen conifer prized for its symmetrical, pyramidal form with a strong central leader. Its soft, flat, shiny blue-green needles and long, narrow cones add ornamental interest and textural contrast. This stately tree is native to the interior mountains and regions of North America, offering exceptional cold hardiness and drought tolerance for large landscapes.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a symmetrical, pyramidal, upright growth habit with a strong central leader. It is a slow-growing tree, typically reaching a mature size of about 50 – 60 feet in height with a spread of 16 – 20 feet.

Additional Notes

It produces long, narrow cones with distinctive three-pointed bracts. Hardy to Zone 3, it is drought tolerant once established. An outstanding choice for windbreaks, parks, large landscapes, specimen plantings, and native gardens where symmetrical pyramidal form, soft blue-green needles, and slow-growing, long-lived performance are desired.