Douglas Fir | National Wildlife Federation
WEBDouglas firs are evergreen trees, meaning they keep their needle-like leaves year-round. There are two varieties of this species, coast Douglas fir and Rocky Mountain Douglas fir, which are differentiated by their habitats, growth rates, and physical characteristics.
Douglas fir - Wikipedia
WEBThe Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is an evergreen conifer species in the pine family, Pinaceae. It is native to western North America and is also known as Douglas-fir, Douglas spruce, Oregon pine, and Columbian pine.
Douglas fir | Description, Uses, & Species | Britannica
WEBDouglas fir, genus of about six species of evergreen trees of the conifer family Pinaceae, native to western North America and eastern Asia. They are important timber trees and produce strong wood. Several are grown as ornamentals and are common Christmas trees in North America.
Douglas Fir: Key Facts — Forest Wildlife
WEBWhat is Douglas Fir? The Douglas fir tree is a large, long-lived evergreen found in western North America and eastern Asia. There are six subspecies, but the trees can be broadly grouped into coastal Douglas firs and interior Douglas firs.
18 Douglas Fir Trees Facts - Facts.net
WEBJan 18, 2024 · The Douglas fir tree, known for its majestic stature and remarkable resilience, is a prominent symbol of strength and endurance in the world of flora. This evergreen conifer, scientifically classified as Pseudotsuga menziesii, holds a revered position in forestry and ecological systems.
Douglas-fir | The Morton Arboretum
WEBDouglas-fir is excellent as a specimen plant or used en masse for screening. Although not a true fir, it is a beautiful evergreen for the larger landscape. It has a conical shape, similar to that seen on spruces.
Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) - Woodland Trust
WEBDouglas fir is an evergreen conifer that can grow to 55m and live for more than 1,000 years. The bark of young trees is grey-green with highly scented blisters, and becomes purple-brown, thick and corky with horizontal fissures over time.
Coast Douglas-fir - U.S. National Park Service
WEBJun 3, 2021 · Coast Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii menziesii) commonly reach 250 feet tall and 5 to 7 feet wide, though maximum heights can reach well over 300 feet and diameters can reach 15 to 18 feet. Douglas-fir ranks as the second tallest tree species in the world behind coastal redwood.
Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) - Forest Research and Outreach
WEBDouglas-fir is not a true fir at all, nor a pine or spruce. It is a distinct species named after its discoverer Archibald Menzies and a botanist, David Douglas. A major characteristic that distinguishes it from true firs is its cone which falls from the tree intact.
Douglas-fir - U.S. National Park Service
WEBFeb 24, 2015 · The Douglas-fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii, is not a true fir, nor is it a hemlock, even though "Pseudotsuga" means false hemlock. It is in a separate genus. This widespread conifer occurs often in pure stands as well as mixed forests. This species has narrow pyramidal tops and long straight trunks.
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