Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Canada, China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Douglas Fir
Black Cherry
In Hindi
डगलस फ़िर
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Douglasfichte
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
le sapin de Douglas
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
abeto Douglas
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
έλατο Douglas
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Douglas Fir
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
daglezji
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Douglas abies
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Douglas Fir and Black Cherry
Season and care of Douglas Fir and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Douglas Fir and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Douglas Fir and Black Cherry Physical Information
Douglas Fir and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Douglas Fir and Black Cherry are as follows:
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Douglas Fir and Black Cherry
Care of Douglas Fir and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.