Douglas Fir Tree 40/60cm (2L)

Want to bring some grandeur to your garden? The Douglas Fir Pseudotsuga menziesii could be perfect for you. This magnificent evergreen will turn your outdoor space into a lush, green sanctuary that thrives all year round.

Douglas Firs in Britain usually reach 30 to 40 metres tall. They’re big enough to create real impact without taking over most sizeable gardens. These trees form an eye-catching upright feature that lifts your gaze skyward, bringing structure and visual appeal to your garden layout.

The Douglas Fir looks different throughout the year, giving constant interest. Spring brings fresh, bright green shoots that soften the tree’s silhouette. Summer shows the tree at its most magnificent, offering lovely shade during warm weather. Autumn delivers new cones for extra appeal, whilst winter highlights the evergreen foliage against dull skies or white snow.

The foliage deserves special mention – it’s one of the Douglas Fir’s loveliest qualities. The gentle, flat needles feel wonderful to touch and give off a lovely lemony smell when rubbed. This scent can drift through your garden with a clean, woodland fragrance, particularly after showers or on sunny days.

Wildlife enthusiasts will love how much the Douglas Fir supports local creatures. The thick foliage offers brilliant cover for birds, creating ideal nesting spots. Squirrels and small mammals feast on the seeds, whilst numerous insects make homes in the bark and branches. Plant a Douglas Fir and you’re building an entire mini-ecosystem in your garden.

The unusual cones are another highlight. They dangle downwards with special three-pointed bits sticking out between the scales. These bits look like tiny mouse legs and tails, giving them the sweet nickname “mouse-tail cones”. They bring a playful touch to your garden, especially in autumn when they’re at their best.

Douglas Firs need very little fuss once they’ve settled in. They cope with different soil types and handle dry spells well after a few years. This means less maintenance for you and more time enjoying your garden. They’re also brilliant for creating windbreaks or natural screens.

Douglas Firs are fairly easy to care for in UK gardens. They like spots with full sun or partial shade and do best in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. While they’re adaptable, they don’t like soggy ground. These trees are quite hardy in the UK and can handle cold winters, but young trees might need some shelter from strong winds. Water them regularly for the first few years until they’re well-established. After that, they’re quite drought-tolerant. You don’t usually need to prune Douglas Firs unless you’re shaping them for Christmas trees. Keep an eye out for pests like aphids and bark beetles, but overall, these trees are quite tough. Remember that Douglas Firs can grow very large, so plant them where they’ll have plenty of space to reach their full size. They’re not suited for small gardens or areas near buildings or power lines. If you’re planting a young tree, stake it for the first couple of years to help it grow straight and strong.

Supplied approximately 20/40cm tall well rooted in a 2 litre pot.