Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Brazil
Types
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Not available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
11-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
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, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
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
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
Common Name
Douglas Fir
Golden Chain Tree
In Hindi
डगलस फ़िर
Laburnum
In German
Douglasfichte
Goldregen (Pflanze)
In French
le sapin de Douglas
Laburnum
In Spanish
abeto Douglas
Laburnum
In Greek
έλατο Douglas
Laburnum
In Portuguese
Douglas Fir
Laburnum
In Polish
daglezji
Złotokap
In Latin
Douglas abies
Laburnum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pseudotsuga
Laburnum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Douglas Fir and Golden Chain Tree
Season and care of Douglas Fir and Golden Chain Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Douglas Fir and Golden Chain Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam and for Golden Chain Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Douglas Fir and Golden Chain Tree Physical Information
Douglas Fir and Golden Chain Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Douglas Fir and Golden Chain Tree are as follows:
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Douglas Fir and Golden Chain Tree
Care of Douglas Fir and Golden Chain Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed and Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.