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Pseudotsuga menziesii Nyrany - Douglas Fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii Nyrany
Douglas Fir, Oregon Pine, Green Douglas Fir, Douglas Spruce

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This small conifer with a very compact habit, initially globose, then pyramidal and wide, reminiscent of a very dense little Christmas tree, with a central leader. Its feathery and slightly irregular growth, bright green with bluish tinges in spring, is adorned with beautiful chamois and pointed buds in winter. This variety is a wonderful specimen to showcase on the terrace or in a rockery. It is a hardy plant with slow growth that will thrive in the sun, in light, well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
90 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March, October to November
Recommended planting time February to June, September to November
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Description

Pseudotsuga menziesnii 'Nyrany' is a rare small conifer that has a very compact habit, initially globose, then pyramidal and wide, resembling that of a very dense small Christmas tree, with a main stem. Its feathery and somewhat irregular growth, bright green with bluish reflections in spring, is adorned with pretty chamois and pointed buds in winter. This variety is a wonderful specimen to showcase on a terrace or in a rock garden, but also as a standalone plant in a small garden. It is an extremely hardy plant with very slow growth, which thrives in sunny, light, well-drained, humus-rich soils.

 

Pseudotsuga menziesii, commonly known as Douglas fir, is a conifer of the Pinaceae family, native to North America along the Pacific coast, from California to British Columbia and Canada. An adult specimen (which can live between 400 and 500 years) will reach a height of 50 to 80 m (164 to 262ft) with a spread of 2 m (7ft) in its native regions, but will not exceed 40 to 60 m (131 to 197ft) in height in Europe. The Douglas fir exhibits rapid growth, which has encouraged its extensive plantation in Europe for reforestation. It is a species that thrives in cool and moist climates, and appreciates wet and light soils. Its heartwood is rot-resistant and widely used in construction.

 

The 'Nyrany' variety, unavailable in France and rare elsewhere, is derived from this species. It is distinguished by its very small size, dense and compact habit, initially globose then pyramidal and wide. Its growth is very slow, around 3 to 4 cm (1 to 2in) per year, so that at 20 years old, it will reach a height of 80 cm (32in) to 1 m (3ft), and 50 to 70 cm in spread. Its branches are slightly ascending to horizontal, covered with needles 10 to 20 mm (1in) long, quite thick, soft, flexible, arched, pointed, and tapered at the base, with a bright green to emerald green color, more bluish in spring. They are inserted as a cushion all around the branches, in a brush-like arrangement. When crushed, they release a lemony scent. This plant has a powerful taproot and a highly developed root system, which makes transplanting large specimens somewhat delicate, but allows it to deeply draw nutrients from the soil.

 

The 'Nyrany' Douglas fir is a plant that will delight collectors, but also a small conifer full of cheerfulness and easy to grow in cool climates, to be showcased in a rock garden, in a pot on the terrace, or in a border. It will find its place in all gardens, even the smallest ones, as its size is naturally compact and its growth is slow. It requires no maintenance and pairs well with large stones, the geometric lines of swimming pools, and masonry structures. It can be associated with complementary grasses or dwarf conifers with a prostrate habit (Juniperus horizontalis Blue Chip), globose habit (Picea abies Little Gem), or columnar habit (Juniperus communis 'Sentinel'). The true graphic qualities of conifers naturally stand out in the design of a contemporary garden, which prefers the aesthetics of forms, silhouettes, and textures over the dance of blooms. These plants, with their reassuring permanence, structurally shape a border, mark pathways, and border the terrace, easily replacing the strong presence of trimmed boxwood or holly. The key is to play with volumes and colors.

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Pseudotsuga menziesii Nyrany - Douglas Fir (Foliage) Foliage
Pseudotsuga menziesii Nyrany - Douglas Fir (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 90 cm
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate very slow

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Botanical data

Genus

Pseudotsuga

Species

menziesii

Cultivar

Nyrany

Family

Pinaceae

Other common names

Douglas Fir, Oregon Pine, Green Douglas Fir, Douglas Spruce

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7600021

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Planting and care

Pseudotsuga menziesii 'Nyrany' should be planted from September to November or from February to June in deep, light, well-drained, preferably fertile soil, with a close to neutral or slightly acidic pH. It prefers loose and light soils, humus-rich or loamy, lime-poor. Choose a sunny and open position. Soak the rootball well before planting. Add organic amendment at planting and water generously for the first three years, and in case of prolonged drought. In poor soil, you can apply a special conifer fertiliser every 2 years in April. Hoe the soil in summer. This very hardy conifer (down to at least -20 °C (1°F)) dislikes waterlogged, heavy and compact, alkaline soils that dry out in summer. Pruning is not necessary. However, to accentuate the compact habit of this shrub, you can optionally shorten in May-June the shoots that are deemed too vigorous, pruning immediately above a bud.

 

Planting period

Best planting time February to March, October to November
Recommended planting time February to June, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Deep, loose, well-drained soil

Care

Pruning instructions In order to enhance the compact habit of this shrub, it may be necessary to carry out an annual pruning, from September to November, by shortening only the year's shoots that are considered unattractive.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time September to November
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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