Since its first introduction in the 19th century, Douglas-fir has become the economically most
important non-native forest tree species in Central European countries. Many of these …

Abstract Douglas-fir [Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco] is an economically valuable non-
native tree species in Germany and is considered very promising in view of global climate …

Genetic changes following domestication of Douglas-fir were studied using isozyme data
derived from two generations of seed orchards and their 49 wild progenitor populations. In …

Since the nineteenth century, Douglas-fir seed sources have been widely used for
establishment of forest stands outside its natural distribution range. In Europe, some of these …

Douglas-fir has been planted in Bavaria for over 100 years. Its high growth potential and
good wood quality combined with its silvicultural characteristics have increased interest in …

Due to its productivity and potential to adapt to the expected climate change, the Douglas-fir
is one of the most important commercial non-native forest tree species in Europe. Currently …

The contribution of Douglas-fir (Df) to European forests is likely to increase as the species is
a potential adaptation option to climate change. In this study, we investigated growth and …

Abstract Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), native to western North America, was
introduced to Europe about 150 years ago. Nowadays it represents the most frequent non …

Abstract In Germany, Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii Franco) is seen as a valuable
species for future cultivation in times of climate change. Local seed production in seed …

Key message Autumn and spring frost events caused wide variation in the survival of
juvenile Douglas-fir in Austrian forest sites located in the transition zone from Atlantic to …