Bonsai Douglas Fir Tree

I have been using that species for bonsai for years because of accessibility.
Bonsai douglas fir tree. Will withstand dry conditions but prefers to be well watered in summer. Glauca height 30 width 30 species. Our collected douglas firs pseudotsuga menzeisii glauca have awesome bark and great short needles. Douglas fir sold.
You can find it in framing lumber beams boards cabinetry railroad ties telephone poles plywood veneer wood fiber for paper christmas trees even in old military vessels. This is a species that is quickly gaining popularity with bonsai enthusiasts. Douglas fir a beautiful and old tree in an antique chinese container. Economically speaking douglas fir has been the most widely used tree for producing wood items used by humans.
In bonsai cultivation douglas fir is similar to spruce. It likes a bright position but dislikes excessive heat in summer perfect for the u k then. A small consolation for the hobby gardener the douglas fir can also be cultivated as a bonsai. The douglas fir will therefore not find a place in every garden.
Wire open branches for extra light and air movement to promote back budding remove up and down shoots to let more light in and turn the tree in open sun. Then as you suggested cut back extra extensions and or branches to visible buds or existing shoots. The reason you do not see too many established doug firs is because it is a north american tree and yamadory material for use in bonsai is still a very young proposition. Douglas fir a beautiful and old tree in an antique chinese container.
I have not used douglas fir for bonsai however i would get the tree in prime condition first. Native to north america douglas fir is commonly planted in commercial plantations in the u k. The trunk can reach a diameter of about four meters.