Douglas Fir
FamilyPinaceae
Max Height100 m
RangeWestern North America
HabitatConiferous forests
About the Douglas Fir
Not a true fir. Second tallest species after redwoods. Can live 1,300+ years. Most important timber tree in North America. Bark so thick they survive most fires. Named after botanist David Douglas.
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