Douglas Fir ‘Blue’
Botanical Name: Pseudotsuga Menziesii Glauca
Hardiness Zones: 4-6
Mature Height: 40-60'
Growth Rate: Medium
Seed Source: New Mexico
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36mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0 - 50mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0
- Plug+1 Husky Bare RootAvailable: 0
- Plug+2 Jumbo Husky Bare RootAvailable: 0
- Plastic GallonAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat QuartAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat GallonAvailable: 0
36mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDOAG361Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| $3.02 | $2.61 | $2.20 | $1.78 | $1.64 | $1.51 | |
| FDOAG361Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $3.13 | $2.72 | $2.31 | $1.89 | $1.75 | $1.62 | |
| FDOAG361Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $3.24 | $2.83 | $2.42 | $2.00 | $1.86 | $1.73 | |
| FDOAG361Y09 | 1 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $3.35 | $2.94 | $2.53 | $2.11 | $1.97 | $1.84 | |
50mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDOAG501Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| $4.82 | $4.17 | $3.52 | $2.87 | $2.66 | $2.44 | |
| FDOAG501Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $4.93 | $4.28 | $3.63 | $2.98 | $2.77 | $2.55 | |
| FDOAG501Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.04 | $4.39 | $3.74 | $3.09 | $2.88 | $2.66 | |
| FDOAG502Y03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $5.08 | $4.43 | $3.78 | $3.13 | $2.92 | $2.70 | |
| FDOAG502Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.19 | $4.54 | $3.89 | $3.24 | $3.03 | $2.81 | |
| FDOAG502Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.30 | $4.65 | $4.00 | $3.35 | $3.14 | $2.92 | |
| FDOAG502Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $5.41 | $4.76 | $4.11 | $3.46 | $3.25 | $3.03 | |
Plug+1 Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDOHX03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $4.95 | $4.20 | $3.71 | $2.84 | $2.59 | $2.47 | |
| FDOHX06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.06 | $4.31 | $3.82 | $2.95 | $2.70 | $2.58 | |
| FDOHX09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.17 | $4.42 | $3.93 | $3.06 | $2.81 | $2.69 | |
| FDOHX12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $5.28 | $4.53 | $4.04 | $3.17 | $2.92 | $2.80 | |
Plug+2 Jumbo Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDOJX09 | 3 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $6.11 | $5.21 | $4.62 | $3.58 | $3.28 | $3.13 | |
| FDOJX12 | 3 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $6.22 | $5.32 | $4.73 | $3.69 | $3.39 | $3.24 | |
| FDOJX15 | 3 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $6.33 | $5.43 | $4.84 | $3.80 | $3.50 | $3.35 | |
| FDOJX18 | 3 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| $6.44 | $5.54 | $4.95 | $3.91 | $3.61 | $3.46 | |
Plastic Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDOPL1Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $6.70 | $6.02 | $5.67 | $5.33 | $5.19 | $5.06 | |
| FDOPL1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $6.81 | $6.13 | $5.78 | $5.44 | $5.30 | $5.17 | |
| FDOPL1Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $6.92 | $6.24 | $5.89 | $5.55 | $5.41 | $5.28 | |
| FDOPL1Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $7.03 | $6.35 | $6.00 | $5.66 | $5.52 | $5.39 | |
| FDOPL2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $7.07 | $6.39 | $6.04 | $5.70 | $5.56 | $5.43 | |
Plantable Peat Quart
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDOPQ2Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.67 | $4.98 | $4.63 | $4.14 | $4.00 | $3.86 | |
| FDOPQ2Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.78 | $5.09 | $4.74 | $4.25 | $4.11 | $3.97 | |
| FDOPQ2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $5.89 | $5.20 | $4.85 | $4.36 | $4.22 | $4.08 | |
| FDOPQ1Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.52 | $4.83 | $4.48 | $3.99 | $3.85 | $3.71 | |
Plantable Peat Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDOPG1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $7.16 | $6.44 | $6.08 | $5.72 | $5.58 | $5.43 | |
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
