Bonsai Douglas Fir Tree
Be sure to consider a doug fir for your collection if you live in the northern parts of the us.
Bonsai douglas fir tree. Native to north america douglas fir is commonly planted in commercial plantations in the u k. In bonsai cultivation douglas fir is similar to spruce. Then as you suggested cut back extra extensions and or branches to visible buds or existing shoots. Will withstand dry conditions but prefers to be well watered in summer.
Ask again in 50years and perhaps there will be some great examples fir trees as bonsai. Douglas fir sold. A small consolation for the hobby gardener the douglas fir can also be cultivated as a bonsai. Our collected douglas firs pseudotsuga menzeisii glauca have awesome bark and great short needles.
It likes a bright position but dislikes excessive heat in summer perfect for the u k then. I have been using that species for bonsai for years because of accessibility. Douglas fir a beautiful and old tree in an antique chinese container. The reason you do not see too many established doug firs is because it is a north american tree and yamadory material for use in bonsai is still a very young proposition.
I have not used douglas fir for bonsai however i would get the tree in prime condition first. This is a species that is quickly gaining popularity with bonsai enthusiasts. Douglas fir a beautiful and old tree in an antique chinese container. The trunk can reach a diameter of about four meters.
The douglas fir will therefore not find a place in every garden. You can find it in framing lumber beams boards cabinetry railroad ties telephone poles plywood veneer wood fiber for paper christmas trees even in old military vessels. Glauca height 30 width 30 species.