Douglas-fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Plant Description

Douglas-fir is a large, fast growing evergreen conifer that is highly valued for lumber and Christmas trees as well as wildlife habitat. It is the state tree of Oregon. Doug-firs can live for over 1000 years and develop thick bark that enables them to survive moderate fire. It is common in forests all around the Pacific Northwest.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Conifer Tree
Habitats	Bottomland forests Forests Little Habitats Residential yards Riparian forests Upland prairies
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to moist
Special Uses	Attracts birds Deer resistant Erosion control Evergreen Grown for timber production Perennial Produces sap Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat Woody
Shade Preference	Full sun
Mature Height	200’+