Douglas fir tree

Description of the evolution, biology, distribution, ecology, and uses of Pseudotsuga menziesii (Douglas-fir).

Wonderful Douglas Fir Trees grow to be 100-150 ft tall. Fox Island, Gig Harbor Washington. 2013

No newly planted tree grows fast enough to please a gardener, but the Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is no slow Joe. A mature Douglas fir is one of the tallest and most majestic trees on the planet, a true giant that shoots up to scrape the sky in a natural setting.

Pseudotsuga menziesii - MHNT

Other conifer tree ideas for the back of the property.

Explore the natural beauty of winter homeschooling with this captivating close-up of a Douglas Fir branch and cones. Get inspired by the wonders of nature during the winter season. #WinterHomeschool #NatureInspiration #DouglasFirCones #WinterWonderland

Spruce vs. Fir. That is one of the questions that lots of budding naturalists have a hard time figuring out. Here are 2 tricks to tell them apart.

Douglas fir trees also known as red firs, Oregon pines and Douglas spruce. However, these evergreens are not pines nor spruce nor true firs either. But they are tall, beautiful conifers. For information about growing Douglas firs, click this article.