Description
Bundle of 25
At a Glance: Douglas Fir is a very common, large evergreen tree, generally growing up to 230’ tall, it can sometimes reach heights of 300’. The crown of young trees is pyramidal with a stiffly erect leader. Branches are spreading to drooping, buds sharply pointed, and bark ultimately very thick, fluted, ridged, rough and dark brown.
Leaves: Needles are flat, yellowish-green, spirally arranged with pointed tips. There is one groove on the upper surface and 2 white bands of stomata on lower surface. Buds are sharp-pointed.
Cones: Pollen cones are small and reddish-brown. Young seed cones are hanging, oval, 2-4” long, green at flowering, turning reddish-brown to grey. Scales are papery, bracts are prominently 3 forked and extend beyond the scales.
Growing Conditions:
| Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
| Full sun 80%-100%
Most sun 60%-80% Part sun/shade 40%-60% Shade 20%-40% |
Dry
Moist
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Low elevations
Mid elevations Sub-alpine elevations High elevations |
References:
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.
