About
Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Fretsii' is a slow-growing, compact Douglas fir cultivar producing the characteristic leathery, linear foliage and distinctive cones of the species in a dense, compact, rounded habit. A rewarding and ornamental conifer for a smaller, well-drained, sunny garden.
About the genus
Pseudotsuga are large, evergreen conifers with leathery, linear leaves and conspicuous cones with three-pointed bracts projecting between the cone-scales. The Douglas fir is one of the most important commercial timber trees in the world.
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, gardens, parks.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Stake young.
PruningPrune in late winter or after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.