Douglas Fir: J.S. Peterson @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS DatabaseScientific Name: Pseudotsuga menziesii
Height: 25-60 feet
Width: 15-25 feet (Crown)
Growth Rate: 12-24 inches per year
Habitat: Prefers full sun, but will grow in partial shade. Prefers a moist well drained soil.
Spacing: 8' x 8', 10' x 10'
Douglas Fir has very soft, dark green, medium length needles. Its main uses are for windbreaks and Christmas trees. It should not be planted next to blue spruce.
Douglas fir is good for windbreaks and hedges. It is also a good tree for winter cover for birds and mammals. It is drought resistant, but is sensitive to salt.
More Info: http://wp.nres.uiuc.edu/plant/pseme