The Douglas fir is also known as the Douglas fir, Oregon pine, or Douglas fir. Can grow to be hundreds of feet tall. And the oldest trees can live for more than 1,000 years.
The Douglas fir is the state tree of Oregon.
This species can be found from western British Columbia through central California, according to Portland.gov.
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The Douglas fir tree is named after Scottish botanist David Douglas, according to Forestry and Land Scotland. In 1827, Douglas shipped Douglas fir tree seeds from North America to England.
The scientific name of Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii, It comes from the name of the person who discovered this animal.
Douglas fir trees can grow to be hundreds of feet tall and live for hundreds of years – sometimes more than 1,000 years. (Getty Images)
The Douglas fir tree was discovered on Vancouver Island in 1791 by Archibald Menzies.
There are two species of tree, according to the National Wildlife Federation: Coastal Douglas fir and Rocky Mountain Douglas fir.
Coast Douglas fir tends to grow to be the larger of the two.
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They can grow to an average of about 250 feet, according to the federation. It is 5-6 feet in diameter.
Rocky Mountain Douglas fir trees have the same diameter. But it’s usually not this high. They typically reach heights of about 160 feet, the federation noted.
The Douglas fir is the second tallest tree in the world, according to the National Park Service. The type holding the number. Point 1 is the redwood trees along the coast.
Douglas fir seeds are located inside the cones and are eaten by small mammals. (Education Images/International Image Group via Getty Images)
Coast redwoods typically grow to between 300 and 350 feet, according to the National Park Service.
The largest Douglas fir trees on the coast are usually at least 500 years old, but there are examples of trees that are more than 1,000 years old, according to the federation.
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Rocky Mountain Douglas fir trees usually don’t have a long lifespan. They are generally less than 400 years old.
Douglas fir trees are home to many species. Their seeds and sap are a food source.
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The National Wildlife Association states that Typically, chipmunks, red squirrels, and other mammals Similar sized ones chew the seeds. while the bear drank milk from the tree
Douglas fir is also a valuable timber resource used in construction and often used to make furniture.
Douglas fir trees fill many Christmas tree farms. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Many Douglas fir trees are used as Christmas trees.
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Fraser Pine noble pine tree And balsam pine is another species often used as a Christmas tree.
