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Evergreen Trees · MCH exam plant
Douglas Fir
Pseudotsuga menziesii
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Tree
Key ID features
Flat needles, cones with 3-pronged mouse-tail bracts, soft texture
| Botanical name | Pseudotsuga menziesii |
|---|---|
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Pseudotsuga |
| Category | Evergreen Trees |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4a–6b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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