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Pseudotsuga menziesii

British Columbia Fir, Douglas Fir
Other regional names: Douglas Spruce
  • Douglas Spruce
Also known as: Abies douglasii var. fastigiata (Knight ex Carrière) Godr. +7 more
  • Abies douglasii var. fastigiata (Knight ex Carrière) Godr.
  • Abies drummondii Godr.
  • Abies obliqua Bong. ex Godr.
  • Abies obliquata Raf. ex Godr.
  • Pseudotsuag macrolepis Flous
  • Pseudotsuga flauhaulti Flous
  • Pseudotsuga taxifolia var. glauca Sudw.
  • Tsuga douglasii Lindl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Pinaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Naturally occurring in North America, Pseudotsuga menziesii (commonly known as British Columbia Fir or Douglas Fir) is a coniferous tree belonging to the Pinaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Baltic States, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, New York, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Yugoslavia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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