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, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
not available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
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
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, No pruning needed
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin rash
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
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, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
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
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
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
Botanical Name
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Douglas Fir
White Oak
In Hindi
डगलस फ़िर
सफेद ओक
In German
Douglasfichte
weiße Eiche
In French
le sapin de Douglas
chêne blanc
In Spanish
abeto Douglas
roble blanco
In Greek
έλατο Douglas
White Oak
In Portuguese
Douglas Fir
Carvalho branco
In Polish
daglezji
biały dąb
In Latin
Douglas abies
Quercus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pseudotsuga
Quercus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Douglas Fir and White Oak
Season and care of Douglas Fir and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Douglas Fir and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Douglas Fir and White Oak Physical Information
Douglas Fir and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Douglas Fir and White Oak are as follows:
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Douglas Fir and White Oak
Care of Douglas Fir and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.