What is a Douglas Fir?
Douglas Fir Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirb.) Franco The Douglas fir is an interesting tree; it is not even directly related to the “true” fir tress. Much like the Noble this tree is found in areas of California, Oregon, Washington and parts of Canada. This tree is tough and can grow in many different climates. Certain variants of this tree are found in only a small area near southern California but this variant is rarely used as a Christmas tree. However the true Douglas if found all along the Rockies making it one of the most popular trees in the west coast. Take a journey through old growth forests and you will find many Douglas Fir tress. This is because the Douglas is a hardy survivor with a thick bark that can allow the tree to survive small to moderate fires. Many of the Douglas Fir’s in old forests have been around for thousands of years, being only rivaled by the famous Redwoods. The Douglas has a proud look to it. The branches droop but the bark and branches are very thick and ro
