Douglas-fir Tree
Douglas-fir Tree
Douglas-fir trees are large evergreen conifers belonging to the Pinaceae family. They have pyramidal crowns, with blue-green needles arranged spirally on the branches. Douglas-firs can reach heights of 70 to 330 feet.
Douglas-fir trees are large evergreen conifers belonging to the Pinaceae family. They have pyramidal crowns, with blue-green needles arranged spirally on the branches. Douglas-firs can reach heights of 70 to 330 feet.
Habitat
North America
North America
North America
Lifespan
500 to 1,000 Years
500 to
1,000 Years
500 to 1,000 Years
Height
700 to 330 Feet
700 to 330 Feet
700 to 330 Feet
Leaf Shape
Leaf Shape
The leaves of Douglas-fir trees are needle-like and arranged spirally on the branches.
The leaves of Douglas-fir trees are needle-like and arranged spirally on the branches.
Ecological Role
Ecological Role
Douglas-fir forests provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife species, including birds, mammals, and insects. They also contribute to carbon sequestration, soil stability, and watershed protection.
Douglas-fir forests provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife species, including birds, mammals, and insects. They also contribute to carbon sequestration, soil stability, and watershed protection.
Cultural Importance
Cultural Importance
Douglas-fir trees have cultural significance for indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, who have used them for food, medicine, and ceremonial purposes for millennia. They are also celebrated for their majestic beauty and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
Douglas-fir trees have cultural significance for indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, who have used them for food, medicine, and ceremonial purposes for millennia. They are also celebrated for their majestic beauty and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
Interesting Facts
Interesting Facts
Douglas-firs can live for centuries and are used in construction, furniture making, and Christmas trees. They play a crucial role in ecosystems, providing habitat for birds and mammals.
Douglas-firs can live for centuries and are used in construction, furniture making, and Christmas trees. They play a crucial role in ecosystems, providing habitat for birds and mammals.
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