Doug Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)

Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is a tall, evergreen tree native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. Known for its strong, durable timber, it typically grows 70-330 feet tall with a straight trunk and distinctive cones with three-pointed bracts. Its dense, dark green needles and rough, gray-brown bark make it easily recognizable. The tree plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems, providing habitat for wildlife and helping to stabilize soil. Widely cultivated, Douglas fir is valued in construction, paper production, and as a Christmas tree, making it both ecologically and economically important.