Bonsai Douglas Fir

Douglas fir sold.

Bonsai douglas fir. Douglas fir is a huge and stately long lived evergreen conifer the largest member of the pine family. There are two different varieties of doug fir the coast douglas fir pseudotsuga menziesii var. Menziesii and the rocky mountain douglas fir pseudotsuga menziesii var. Be sure to consider a doug fir for your collection if you live in the northern parts of the us.

Our new location is currently under construction. In bonsai cultivation douglas fir is similar to spruce. These trees are not true firs not of the abies genus. That said i have a large douglas fir that i am working with.

Will withstand dry conditions but prefers to be well watered in summer. Bonsai from the mountain west. It likes a bright position but dislikes excessive heat in summer perfect for the u k then. Some of the larger trees are believed to be over a thousand years old.

Douglas fir was first taxonomically identified by scottish botanist david douglas in 1820. Usually when that s the case its for a good reason. We will be opening the nursery in 2019. You very seldom see a doug fir bonsai.

Douglas fir juniper pines spruce finished bonsai. For inquiries please contact me directly with the contact form on the home page. Native species that work well usually are used frequently. Very easy to shape with wire and responds well to shoot pinching.

Here are some of the trees i have available. Glauca height 36 width 52 species. Specializing in yamadori collected material. These are a high mountain tree so they may not do well in the south unless you get a significantly cold winter.

This is a species that is quickly gaining popularity with bonsai enthusiasts.