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DNRC Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery
Douglas-fir (East)
Douglas-fir (East)
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*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*
10 - 27 cubic inch (ci) seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)
100 & 175 cubic inch (ci) seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)
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Pseudotsuga menziesii
Natural Habitat: Dry to sub-mesic montane forests, foothills, valleys, and plains near the Front Range; forms mixed-conifer stands on slopes, benches, and riparian zones
Foliage / Flowers: Evergreen with single, spiraled needles 0.6–1 in long, yellow-green to blue-green; seed cones 2–4 in, narrow and pendant
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; thrives in open to semi-open stands
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast—approximately 13–24 in per year, depending on site moisture
20‑year Height: ~15 ft in nursery and restoration plantings
Elevation Range: 1,150–6,500 ft on the east side of the Continental Divide, up to ~12,000 ft in broader Rocky Mountain region
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–6; hardy to about –40 °F
Fire Tolerance: Moderate, Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir has thicker bark and some ability to survive low to moderate intensity fires, especially in older trees; stands regenerate in post-fire environments
Wind Tolerance: Moderate to high, flexible stems adapt well to wind exposure; suitable as windbreak species
Soil Preference: Prefers well-drained sandy to loamy soils; grows on calcareous or acidic substrates typical of montane forests
Alkali / Saline Soil Tolerance: Low — intolerance of highly alkaline/saline soils
Life Span: Long-lived; individuals can live 100–300 years, with some old-growth over 500 years
Minimum Annual Precip: Typically 20–40 in yearly, with sites east of the Divide on the lower end (~20 in)
Drought Tolerance: Moderate, requires adequate moisture during growth; sensitive to prolonged dry periods
Windbreak Spacing: Rows 8–14 ft apart, with trees 6–8 ft within rows
Potential Pests / Disease: Susceptible to mountain pine beetle, Western spruce budworm, dwarf mistletoe, root rot, and rust diseases
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate, new needles are browsed by deer and elk; mature foliage less palatable
Wildlife Value: High, provides nesting and cover for birds and small mammals; seeds eaten by birds; older trees contribute snag habitat; part of diverse forest ecosystems
Foliage / Flowers: Evergreen with single, spiraled needles 0.6–1 in long, yellow-green to blue-green; seed cones 2–4 in, narrow and pendant
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; thrives in open to semi-open stands
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast—approximately 13–24 in per year, depending on site moisture
20‑year Height: ~15 ft in nursery and restoration plantings
Elevation Range: 1,150–6,500 ft on the east side of the Continental Divide, up to ~12,000 ft in broader Rocky Mountain region
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–6; hardy to about –40 °F
Fire Tolerance: Moderate, Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir has thicker bark and some ability to survive low to moderate intensity fires, especially in older trees; stands regenerate in post-fire environments
Wind Tolerance: Moderate to high, flexible stems adapt well to wind exposure; suitable as windbreak species
Soil Preference: Prefers well-drained sandy to loamy soils; grows on calcareous or acidic substrates typical of montane forests
Alkali / Saline Soil Tolerance: Low — intolerance of highly alkaline/saline soils
Life Span: Long-lived; individuals can live 100–300 years, with some old-growth over 500 years
Minimum Annual Precip: Typically 20–40 in yearly, with sites east of the Divide on the lower end (~20 in)
Drought Tolerance: Moderate, requires adequate moisture during growth; sensitive to prolonged dry periods
Windbreak Spacing: Rows 8–14 ft apart, with trees 6–8 ft within rows
Potential Pests / Disease: Susceptible to mountain pine beetle, Western spruce budworm, dwarf mistletoe, root rot, and rust diseases
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate, new needles are browsed by deer and elk; mature foliage less palatable
Wildlife Value: High, provides nesting and cover for birds and small mammals; seeds eaten by birds; older trees contribute snag habitat; part of diverse forest ecosystems
Wildlife Value:
- Bird habitat and food source
- Large mammal food source and shelter
