![]() ![]() I told our handy man cum gardener cum everything to expect the trees unfortunately my wife or housekeeper (his wife!) got there first and put them in my office where I found them an hour ago on my return BUT I have rescued them and dunked them in a pale of water so they are fine. I have been in Scotland all week trying to catch fish and killing things. The trees made it fine as far as you were concerned. Do you recommend any particular potting compost or are they big enough to plant straight out, it will be on a hill with rabbits etc who might want to nibble them? Thanks Alan Thanks for the email and it's humorous tone and yes (Douglas Fir) trees arrived in good condition and looking forward planting them. Just to say how pleased I am with the trees supplied by you, good specimens, well packaged. Trees were in perfect health on arrival, excellently packaged and promptly delivered - far better quality trees than any other firm I've used, the plug plants are amazingly good. See What Our Customers Are Saying About Our Douglas Fir All of these trees are UK grown, which is important for successful establishment. This means that planting can be carried out at any time of the year, provided they are watered in periods of drought, compared to bare-root plants which can only be planted during the plants normal dormant period (November to March). Our trees are sold as plug plants, in other words the roots are encased in compost. Today, 150 years later these trees form an amazing sight and we think that this tree worthy of planting to achieve the same effect for future generations. Estate and Policy Woodland plantings from the 18th Century often found this tree planted along with other North American conifer species. Typically, Douglas Fir may be planted as an individual tree or as an avenue of trees. Woodland Design Principles - The creation of a Pinetum or Conifer collection Of note is its foliage which when crushed releases an rahter attractive, aromatic citrus scent. A fast-growing, large tree, and a common feature in large gardens and policy woodland. Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) was discovered by Archibald Menzies (Pseudotsuga menziesii), although it was another botanist, David Douglas ( Douglas Fir). One of large group of North American evergreen conifers introduced into Britain during the 19th Century. Orders over £1000 may have further discounts added by contacting us or calling 08 Growing containers eliminate root spiralling.Root plug contains both naturally occurring mycorrhizae and fertilzer.Plants do not "check" when planted so rapid early growth.Our trees are covered by a FREE TREE WARRANTY. (first 15% not covered).Very easy to plant, little cultivation required and very high success rate.Grown in Scotland which makes the plants much hardier (used to bad weather).No rush to plant as roots are not exposed. Our volume trees are plug plants which can be planted all year round. ![]() Given good soil to grow in, the Douglas fir produces some of the finest timber in Britain known as Oregon pine.ĭouglas fir likes plenty of light and as already stated is a tall conical tree and here in Britain can grow up to 180 ft but in its native North American west coast growth could reach 350 ft. Named after the plant collector David Douglas who introduced the Douglas fir seeds here in 1827. Older trees have a very thick, corky bark with lovely sinuous ridges. It is a good tall windbreak tree.įor such a big tree, the Douglas Fir has a fairly compact canopy, with downward pointing lower branches that do a great job of blocking out sight from about 5metres off the ground when they are mature. It can be grown as a screening tree up to about 55+ metres high. Mature trees in the open have a lush, attractive canopy. They are great for poor soil, as long as the site is not dry. They are large and vigorous evergreen conifers. Bare root stock available Oct-April or PRE ORDER NOW and reserve Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menzieii) apart from the Giant Redwood is the tallest tree growing on the North American west coast. ![]()
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