Description

A stately and imposing evergreen accent tree with drooping branches on a narrowly upright spire-like form and bluish-green needles, ideal for articulation in the home landscape; prefers moist soil and humid growing conditions

Landscape Attributes

Weeping Douglas Fir is an open evergreen tree with a strong central leader and a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Weeping Douglas Fir is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Weeping Douglas Fir will grow to be about 40 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It has a low canopy, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 100 years or more; think of this as a heritage tree for future generations!

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species.