Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca – Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca

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Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca – Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca

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This natural variety is more common in the interior of North America than the species Pseudotsuga menziesii. Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca occurs in the central part of the Rocky Mountains, from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada to New Mexico, USA in the south. The variety glauca remains slightly smaller, has a slightly narrower crown and has slightly shorter and thicker needles, up to about 3 cm long. The cones are also slightly smaller. Most striking feature is that the needles are significantly bluer in colour than the dark green needles of Pseudotsuga menziesii. Several named cultivars with blue-green and blue needles evolved from the variety glauca. The narrower crown shape combined with the characteristics of Pseudotsuga menziesii, both in terms of soil requirements and applicability, make this tree versatile in use. Grows on all types of soil. Very suitable for use as a solitary tree or in small groups in parks and (large) gardens. Hardiness zone: 5a

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Specifications
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Height
35-40 (65) m, fast growing
Width
10-15m
Crown
narrow pyramidal, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey, grey-black
Leaf
blue-green, evergreen
Flowers
yellow-red, flowers in April
Fruits
hanging cones, long ovoid, reddish brown, 8 - 10 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Clear stem conifer Specimen conifer acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind narrow conical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown bluegreen green orange/red yellow fast growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca

Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca can eventually reach a height of 35-40 (65) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 35-40 (65) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca blooms in april.
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