- Name: Douglas Fir - Other Common Names: Blue Douglas Fir / Doug Fir / Douglas Pine / Oregon Pine / Douglas Spruce / False Hemlock - Scientific Name: Pseudotsuga Menziesii Syn. Abies Menziesii - Color: Yellow With Red Flowers / Tan - Brown Pinecones - Plant Seeds: Fall / Cold Stratify / Early Spring - Bloom Time: Flowers: April / Pinecones: Year Round - Hardiness Zone: 4 - 7 - Plant Height: 60 - 80' + + - Plant Spacing: 8 - 20' (Cutting / Leaving) - Light Requirements: Sun - Part Shade - Soil & Water Preferences: Average - Moist - Quantity: 20 Seeds - Other: Douglas Is An Evergreen Coniferous Tree That Is Originally Native To Western North America, But Has Become Naturalized In Parts Of Europe & South America. In Spite Of The Common, Douglas Is Not Actually A Fir Tree Or A Pine Tree. These Large Trees Typically Reach Heights Of 60 – 80’ In Cultivation, But Are Long-Lived & Can Grow To Heights Of 120 – 160’ In Their Natural Habitat. As The Trees Begin To Reach Soaring Heights In Dense Forests, They Lose Their Lower Branches & The Foliage May Not Start For 100’ Up The Trunk. Doug’s Cones Are A Tan Color & Measure 2 ½ - 4” Long. They Are Popular In Crafts & Decorations. These Valuable Trees Have A Large Variety Of Uses Besides Winning Christmas.