Groundbreaking breeding programme to develop new generation of British grown Douglas fir trees after decades of research.

For decades there have been incomplete attempts to develop British Douglas fir seed sources suited to our conditions, but now a Government funded project led by the Conifer Breeding Cooperative has ...

In 1827, Douglas sent the first seed of a Douglas fir to Britain from North America. The scientific name for the Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii, is derived from the name of the person who ...

The seeds are nurtured into tiny trees at the nursery. And they aren't just destined for your living room. "This is a one year Douglas fir seedling," said Day, holding a 7 inch tall light green ...