Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Madagascar
Types
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
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
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Douglas Fir
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
डगलस फ़िर
Devil's Backbone
In German
Douglasfichte
Devil's Backbone
In French
le sapin de Douglas
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
abeto Douglas
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
έλατο Douglas
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Douglas Fir
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
daglezji
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Douglas abies
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Malpighiales
Family
Pinaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Pseudotsuga
Euphorbia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Douglas Fir and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Douglas Fir and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Douglas Fir and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Douglas Fir and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Douglas Fir and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Douglas Fir and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Douglas Fir and Devils Backbone
Care of Douglas Fir and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.