Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
douglasiana
ID:
481943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martínez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Madroño 7: 4. (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481275

Common Names

  • Douglasiana Pine
  • Douglasiana Pinus
  • Douglasiana Chinese Pine

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Description

Pinus douglasiana (also called Douglas fir, among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree native to western North America. It has long, needle-like leaves and produces small, yellow-brown cones. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Uses & Benefits

Pinus douglasiana is used for timber, fuel, and ornamental purposes. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinus douglasiana has yellow-green flowers and produces small, yellow-brown cones. The seeds are small, winged and black. Seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinus douglasiana is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 25 m (82 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the fall in a cold frame. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Pinus douglasiana

Pinus douglasiana can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Pinus douglasiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinus douglasiana?

Pinus douglasiana

What type of plant is Pinus douglasiana?

Coniferous tree

Where is Pinus douglasiana native to?

Western United States

Species in the Pinus genus

Pinus kesiya, Pinus latteri, Pinus koraiensis, Pinus krempfii, Pinus lambertiana, Pinus jeffreyi, Pinus jaliscana, Pinus lawsonii, Pinus luchuensis, Pinus lumholtzii, Pinus luzmariae, Pinus longaeva, Pinus leiophylla, Pinus litvinovii, Pinus densata, Pinus densithunbergii, Pinus densiflora, Pinus cubensis, Pinus culminicola, Pinus dalatensis, Pinus douglasiana, Pinus echinata, Pinus edulis, Pinus durangensis, Pinus devoniana, Pinus contorta, Pinus coulteri, Pinus clausa, Pinus halepensis, Pinus hartwegii, Pinus greggii, Pinus hakkodensis, Pinus heldreichii, Pinus hwangshanensis, Pinus henryi, Pinus herrerae, Pinus fenzeliana, Pinus elliottii, Pinus engelmannii, Pinus gerardiana, Pinus glabra, Pinus flexilis, Pinus serotina, Pinus rzedowskii, Pinus sabiniana, Pinus strobiformis, Pinus squamata, Pinus sibirica, Pinus strobus, Pinus roxburghii,

Species in the Pinaceae family

Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,