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Pseudotsuga menziesii

Douglas fir, Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir

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Common names

56 names · 33 languages
EnglishYour language
  • common Douglas-fir[1]
  • Dougie[1]
  • Douglas fir[1]
+5 more namesShow fewer names
  • Douglas-fir[1]
  • Dugie[1]
  • North American Douglas-fir[1]
  • Oregon pine[1]
  • Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir
Other languages (32)
Dutch
  • Douglas
  • Douglasspar[1]
French
  • Douglas de Menzies[1]
  • Sapin de Douglas[1]
Afrikaans
  • Douglas-den[1]
Basque
  • Douglas izeia[1]
Bulgarian
  • Дугласка ела[1]
Catalan
  • Avet de Douglas[1]
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 花旗松[1]
  • 道格拉斯冷杉[1]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 花旗松[1]
  • 道格拉斯冷杉[1]
Czech
  • douglaska tisolistá[1]
Danish
  • Douglasgran[1]
Downriver Halkomelem
  • c̓sey̓əɬp[1]
Estonian
  • Harilik ebatsuuga[1]
Finnish
  • Lännendouglaskuusi[1]
German
  • Douglasfichte[1]
  • Douglasie[1]
  • Douglaskiefer[1]
+2 more namesShow fewer names
  • Douglastanne[1]
  • Gewöhnliche Douglasie[1]
Hungarian
  • Amerikai duglászfenyő[1]
  • közönséges duglászfenyő[1]
Italian
  • Abete di Douglas[1]
Japanese
  • アメリカトガサワラ[1]
  • ベイマツ[1]
Lithuanian
  • Didžioji pocūgė[1]
Norwegian
  • douglasgran[1]
Polish
  • Daglezja zielona[1]
Russian
  • Псевдотсуга Мензиса[1]
Saanich
  • JSȺ¸IȽĆ[1]
Secwepemc
Slovak
  • duglaska tisolistá[1]
Slovenian
Spanish
+3 more namesShow fewer names
Squamish
  • ch’shay̓[1]
Swedish
  • Douglasgran[1]
Tewa
Turkish
  • Adi Duglas Göknarı[1]
Ukrainian
  • Дугласія Тисолиста[1]
  • Дуґласія тисолиста[1]
Upriver Halkomelem
  • ts’sey’[1]
Sources & name notes (1)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Pseudotsuga menziesii — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Douglas-fir — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • common Douglas-fir — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Douglas de Menzies — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • ayarín — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Hayarín — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Pinabete — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Romerillo — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Abeto de Douglas — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Douglas fir — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Sapin de Douglas — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Oregon pine — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • North American Douglas-fir — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Harilik ebatsuuga — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Abete di Douglas — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Lännendouglaskuusi — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Amerikai duglászfenyő — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Псевдотсуга Мензиса — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Douglasgran — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • douglaska tisolistá — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Douglasgran — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Douglasspar — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • douglasgran — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Daglezja zielona — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • ベイマツ — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • 花旗松 — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • 道格拉斯冷杉 — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • 道格拉斯冷杉 — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • 花旗松 — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • アメリカトガサワラ — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Didžioji pocūgė — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Дугласка ела — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Tsey — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Pino oregón — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • duglazija — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Дуґласія тисолиста — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Дугласія Тисолиста — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • közönséges duglászfenyő — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Dugie — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Dougie — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • duglaska tisolistá — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • ch’shay̓ — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • c̓sey̓əɬp — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Avet de Douglas — results[0].names[43]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Douglas izeia — results[0].names[44]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Douglas-den — results[0].names[45]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • JSȺ¸IȽĆ — results[0].names[46]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • ts’sey’ — results[0].names[47]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Gewöhnliche Douglasie — results[0].names[48]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Douglasie — results[0].names[49]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Douglastanne — results[0].names[50]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Douglasfichte — results[0].names[51]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Douglaskiefer — results[0].names[52]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • tsq̓ellp — results[0].names[53]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
  • Adi Duglas Göknarı — results[0].names[54]; taxon id 48256; Pseudotsuga menziesii.

General information

Scientific name: Pseudotsuga menziesii
Accepted name (Kew): Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited Kew taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1] [2]
Botanical family: Pinaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Pseudotsuga (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Douglas fir, Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir
Images: Google Images

Plant characteristics

Layer: Tree
Catalogue size class: Large
Height: 12.19–24.38 m

NC State landscape size range; converted from feet and inches. Size varies with site, age and management.

Sources [3]
Spread: 3.66–6.1 m

NC State landscape size range; converted from feet and inches. Size varies with site, age and management.

Sources [3]
Growth rate: Moderate
Sources [3]
Foliage: Evergreen
Sources [3]
Growth habit: Broad, Columnar, Conical, Dense, Erect, Open, Pyramidal

Whole-plant habit and form as described by NC State.

Sources [3]

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

USDA zones listed by NC State; winter survival does not establish reliable cropping.

Sources [3]
Soil moisture:
Well-drained, Moist

Moisture and drainage conditions listed by NC State.

Sources [3]
Soil:
High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt)
Sources [3]
pH:
Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Sources [3]
Light:
Full sun
Sources [3]

Uses

Edible parts:
Shoots
Edibility rating:
(2)
Medicinal rating:
(2)
Functions:
Gum

Description

This versatile plant offers a wealth of opportunities for agroforestry systems, with both edible parts and medicinal applications. It is a robust grower that adapts to diverse conditions. The plant thrives in a wide range of climates and soil types, from moist to drier conditions. Its growth rate is moderate to fast, allowing it to contribute relatively quickly to the ecosystem. Mature height and width vary, but the plant forms a dense structure excellent for windbreaking and creating microclimates. The edible parts are diverse and offer culinary surprises. The young shoots, with their subtle woody flavor, are a delicious addition to cooked dishes. A refreshing tea, rich in vitamin C, can be brewed from the young leaves and twigs. The dried and ground inner bark can be used as flour for bread in times of scarcity. A sweet, manna-like substance exuding from the bark can be consumed directly or used as a sweetener. This resin can also serve as a natural chewing gum. This plant requires little maintenance. Pruning may be necessary to maintain the desired shape or to stimulate the yield of specific parts. The plant is generally resistant to common diseases and pests, minimizing maintenance efforts. In agroforestry systems, this plant contributes to biodiversity, soil improvement, and the creation of a resilient ecosystem. It provides food and shelter for wildlife, enriches the soil with organic matter, and can serve as a valuable source of food and raw materials for humans. A fantastic addition to any sustainable agricultural system!

Crown

Crown shape: Columnar
Crown density: Open crown

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical familyTaxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1219269; name ID 378320; Pseudotsuga Carrière. Family column.
    • Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1217459; name ID 379633; Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco.

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. Catalogue of Life Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Pseudotsuga menziesii

    Taxonomic data from WFO Pinopsida, version 2026-06 01, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20.

    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: COL 2026-08-20, NameUsage.tsv line 2414630, ID 6WHCL: Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco (accepted).

    Source checked on .

  3. NC State Extension, North Carolina State University Pseudotsuga menziesii — Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
    Supports: HeightSpreadGrowth rateFoliageGrowth habitLightSoil moistureSoil textureSoil pHUSDA hardiness
    Relevant sections
    • Height: Dimensions > Height; Height: 40 ft. 0 in. - 80 ft. 0 in.
    • Spread: Dimensions > Width; Width: 12 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Growth habit: Habit/Form
    • Light: Light
    • Soil moisture: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • USDA hardiness: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

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