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Close-up of red fir

Size3/4" and finer

Spread it2 to 3 inches

FromDouglas fir, from the saw mill

Red Fir

Douglas fir bark, the landscaping classic. Available year round.

Good for

  • Rhododendrons, azaleas, hydrangeas
  • Blueberries
  • Beds and borders

About Red Fir

From the Douglas fir tree, this bark is commonly used in landscaping and is available year round. Like hemlock, fir bark gives a finished look, holds moisture, protects plants and helps with weed control.

Fir bark is more acidic than other barks, so it is the perfect choice around rhododendrons, azaleas and hydrangeas. Blueberries love a more acidic soil too! Available red (fresh from the saw mill) or dark (aged). If slivers are not an issue for you, fir bark is a less expensive alternative to hemlock with the same quality and look.

How much Red Fir do you need?

Spread red fir 2 to 3 inches deep. Add each area and the calculator does the math.

Areas, in feet
  1. 200 sq ft

Length × width. Step it off: a stride is about 3 feet.

3″

1.9cubic yards

Red Fir over 200 sq ft, 3″ deep

What that amount is
Cubic yards1.9
Full-size pickup loads (mulch, about 3 yards)0.6
Compact pickup loads1.2
Wheelbarrow loads (6 cu ft)9