Pseudotsuga menziesii ‘Graceful Grace’
weeping Douglas fir
© Iseli Nursery - Randall C. Smith
Outstanding Qualities
The wild weeping growth habit of this Pacific Northwest native conifer deserves a special place in the garden to show off its unusual form. The strong central stem will grow with an upright slant while the side branches drape gracefully downward. Very open and sculptural in appearance, each specimen is uniquely different. It is a first-rate plant to train into a whimsical form.
Quick Facts
Plant Type: weeping conifer
Foliage Type: evergreen
Plant Height: 15 ft. 0 in. (4.57 meters)
Plant Width/Spread: 4 ft. 0 in. (1.22 meters)
Plant Height-Mature: 40 ft. 0 in. (12.19 meters)
Plant Width-Mature: 20 ft. 0 in. (6.10 meters)
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Sun/Light Exposure: full sun
Water Requirements: drought tolerant when established
Seasonal Interest: unique shape and evergreen foliage year-round
Wildlife Associations: birds
Resistant to: aphids, rabbits, deer, slug, snail
Colors & Combos
Great Color Contrasts: chartreuse, pink, red, white
Great Color Partners: blue, bronze
- Culture Notes
- This weeping Douglas fir prefers a location with full fun. It will tolerate a wide range of soils including sandy sites and clay, but will not tolerate wet site. Once established it is drought tolerant. Very little pruning is needed for this conifer and it is easy to ruin its unique shape. It is best to consult an experienced pruner or arborist before attempting to prune.