So You Have Your List of Native Plants. Now What?
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Location
May not be native
Use Location
Type
Evergreen, Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Seeds
This evergreen is a classic Pacific Northwest fir that grows 15 to 100 feet in height, sometimes even 150 feet depending on the environment. Douglas Fir, or Blue Douglas Fir, can be grown in almost any native soil but will sometimes blow down if planted in shallow soils. It is fast-growing, preferring full sun to partial shade and moist conditions. Anyone who has had a Douglas Fir in their home knows that this tree drops needles constantly.
May Attract
Douglas-Fir is thought to attract these families of birds
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Native Plants
Native plants help support our birds throughout the year.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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