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Douglas Fir
The Douglas Fir tree, Pseudotsuga menziessi glauca, is a splendid pyramidal evergreen. It has many common names such as, Interior fir, Rocky Mountain, Douglas-fir, Douglas, yellow or red spruce, Oregon pine,and Douglastree. Douglas Fir trees have dark green or blueish green needles. It is a rapid growing hardy tree that grows well in a variety of soils. This conifer tree is a beautiful Christmas tree or a picturesque ornamental tree. It is used as a windbreak tree and it can also be sheared as a hedge. ... more
Shantung Maple The Shantung Maple, 'Acer trucatum', is an outstanding small tree. Its quality and adaptability make it worth growing. It is an excellent tree for small lawns and street tree use. It does well in full sun and in general seems to be quite adaptable. It of northern China but has a very large native range. Gardening News and Articles |