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   How big do Douglas fir trees grow?

   • Coast Douglas firs are the faster-growing and larger of the two varieties, and they commonly grow up to 250 feet (76 meters) in old-growth forests and can reach five to six feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters) in diameter. Rocky Mountain Douglas firs measure about the same in diameter but only grow up to 160 feet (49 meters).

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   How long does a Douglas fir tree last?

   • The majestic Douglas fir is named after Scottish botanist and collector David Douglas. In 1827 he sent the first seed from North America back to Britain. Its botanical name - Pseudotsuga menziesii – pays homage to Archibald Menzies, who discovered the tree in 1791. Lifespan: 500 years. Height: The Douglas fir can grow to be very tall indeed.

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   Where do Douglas fir trees grow?

   • Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii, the coast Douglas-fir, grows in the coastal regions from west-central British Columbia southward to central California. In Oregon and Washington, its range is continuous from the eastern edge of the Cascades west to the Pacific Coast Ranges and Pacific Ocean.

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   What is a Douglas fir tree?

   • Douglas-fir is categorised as a principal tree species. These are species where our silvicultural knowledge provides confidence for their successful deployment across Britain. The species are either already widely used or are increasing in usage.

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   What is the largest Douglas fir tree in the world?

   • "Pseudotsuga menziesii". Trees of North America: A Guide to Field Identification. New York: Golden Press. pp. 44–45. ISBN 0-307-13658-2. ^ "World's Largest Douglas-fir Tree - the Red Creek Fir!". 8 June 2011. ^ abcdefghiVan Pelt, Robert (2007). "Identifying Mature and Old Forests In Western Washington" (PDF) (pdf).

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   How many types of Douglas fir trees are there?

   • There are six subspecies, but the trees can be broadly grouped into coastal Douglas firs and interior Douglas firs. Coastal Douglas firs live in coastal regions of the U.S. and Canada and are one of the most common trees in the rainforests of the Pacific northwest.

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   Douglas-firs are medium-size to extremely large evergreen trees, 20–100 metres (70–330 feet) tall (although only coast Douglas-firs, reach heights near 100 m) [10] and commonly reach 2.4 m (8 ft) in diameter, [11] although trees with diameters of almost 5 metres (16 feet) exist. [12]

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   the tallest tree in England is a Douglas fir standing over 60 metres tall, found at Nutcombe Bottom. its natural range is western North America, from British Columbia to California. its bark is non-flammable and offers great protection against forest fires.

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   Douglas fir is an evergreen conifer that can grow to 55m and live for more than 1,000 years. The bark of young trees is grey-green with highly scented blisters, and becomes purple-brown, thick and corky with horizontal fissures over time.

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   Initially planted as estate specimens it is now mainly planted for commercial forestry. Some of the heritage specimens are now the tallest trees in Britain with examples reaching over 66 m...

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   The Douglas fir tree is a large, long-lived evergreen found in western North America and eastern Asia. There are six subspecies, but the trees can be broadly grouped into coastal Douglas firs and interior Douglas firs. Coastal Douglas firs live in coastal regions of the U.S. and Canada and are one of the most common trees in the rainforests of the ...

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   The common names of Douglas fir can be misleading. In addition to the name Douglas fir, this tree is also sometimes called Douglas spruce, Columbian pine, and Oregon pine. But, in reality, the Douglas fir isn’t a fir, pine, or spruce. The scientific name can add further confusion. Pseudotsuga means “false hemlock,” referencing yet another type of e...

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   Douglas firs are evergreen trees found in the Rocky Mountains and points westward, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and eastern Asia. These trees, particularly those found in the Pacific northwest, are known for living an extremely long time and having the ability to grow 300 feet tall or more.

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   Height: The Douglas fir can grow to be very tall indeed. It can grow up to 60 metres in Britain. Leaves: It has soft needles with two grey bands underneath. Seeds: The oval shaped cones hang downwards with a three point bract - a special type of leaf - on every scale. Bark: Douglas fir’s bark is a red-brown, fissured and corky.

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    Coast Douglas firs are the faster-growing and larger of the two varieties, and they commonly grow up to 250 feet (76 meters) in old-growth forests and can reach five to six feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters) in diameter. Rocky Mountain Douglas firs measure about the same in diameter but only grow up to 160 feet (49 meters). Range.