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Bigcone Douglas-Fir (Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa)

Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa, or more commonly known as Bigcone Douglas-Fir, is a tree with green foliage and yellow flowers of the genus Pseudotsuga. It has a moderate growth rate and a height of 75 feet at maturity. Its duration is perennial which means it will grow year after year. Its active growth period is spring, blooms during early spring and is intolerant of shade. Pseudotsuga Macrocarpa or Bigcone Douglas-Fir’s floral region is North America US Lower 48, specifically in the state of California.

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  • Symbol: PSMA
  • Scientific Name: Pseudotsuga macrocarpa
  • Common Name: Bigcone Douglas-Fir
  • PLANTS Floristic Area: NA (L48)
  • Category: Gymnosperm
  • Genus: Pseudotsuga
  • Family: Pinaceae
  • Order: Pinales
  • Class: Pinopsida
  • Division: Coniferophyta
  • Duration: Perennial
  • Growth Habit: Tree
  • Native Status: L48 (N)
  • Active Growth Period: Spring
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Height Mature (feet): 75
  • Lifespan: Long
  • Low Growing Grass: No
  • Drought Tolerance: High
  • Frost Free Days Minimum: 200
  • pH (Minimum): 5
  • pH (Maximum): 7
  • Precipitation (Minimum): 12
  • Precipitation (Maximum): 40
  • Root Depth Minimum (inches): 30
  • Shade Tolerance: Intolerant
  • Temperature Minimum (°F): -13
  • Bloom Period: Early Spring

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