Douglas Fir vs Canaan Fir - TreeTime.ca

Douglas Fir vs Canaan Fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca

Abies balsamea phanerolepis

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

CUSTOM GROW

Douglas Fir
Canaan Fir

Douglas Fir is a large coniferous tree with a pyramidal shaped crown.

This attractive feature tree, with its distinctive drooping cones, is perfect for any grower who has lots of space and lives in a warm enough region. Douglas Firs make exceptional Christmas trees.

It is not suitable to all growing environments. Do some research and make sure this tree is right for you.

Our seed source is typically from the interior of BC and rocky mountain areas. We do not produce coastal seed source Douglas Fir as it is better suited to its native range and some taxonomists believe the two seed sources might be distinct.

Canaan Fir, which is closely related to Balsam Fir, is known for its open-growing patterns and strong branches.

Canaan Fir is highly adaptable to many soil conditions and thrives in both shaded areas or direct sunlight. It is commonly used for Christmas tree farming or reforestation.

This rugged landscape tree remains green year-round.

Douglas Fir Quick Facts

Canaan Fir Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 61 m (200 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Spread: 7 m (23 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Fall colour: green
Bark: thin, smooth, gray on young trees. Thick and corky on older trees
Cones: orange-brown cones with seed wing visible sticking out of the bracts
Seeds: winged seed within cones
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 3 m (10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: AB, BC
Other Names: oregon pine