The coast Douglas-fir variety is the dominant tree west of the Cascade Mountains in the Pacific Northwest. It occurs in nearly all forest types and competes well on most parent materials, aspects, and slopes. Adapted to a more moist, mild climate than the interior subspecies, it grows larger and faster than Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir.

Jun 3, 2021 · Coast Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii menziesii) commonly reach 250 feet tall and 5 to 7 feet wide, though maximum heights can reach well over 300 feet and diameters can reach 15 to 18 feet. Douglas-fir ranks as the second tallest tree species in the world behind coastal redwood.

Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii, commonly known as Coast Douglas-fir, Pacific Douglas-fir, Oregon pine, or Douglas spruce, is an evergreen conifer native to western North America from west-central British Columbia, Canada southward to Central California, United States.

Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), also called red-fir, Oregon-pine, Douglas-spruce, and piño Oregon (Spanish), is one of the world's most important and valuable timber trees. It has been a major component of the forests of western North America since the mid-Pleistocene (30).

SITE CHARACTERISTICS : Coast Douglas-fir is the most dominant tree species in the Pacific Northwest, occurring in nearly all forest series, from near sea level along the coast to above 5,000 feet (1,524 m) in the Cascades.

The Coast Douglas Fir or Coast Douglas-fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii, is an evergreen conifer variety of Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) native to western North America, from central California north through Oregon and Washington to …

Douglas firs are evergreen trees, meaning they keep their needle-like leaves year-round. There are two varieties of this species, coast Douglas fir and Rocky Mountain Douglas fir, which are differentiated by their habitats, growth rates, and physical characteristics.

Coast Douglas-fir refers to the west coast, as this species naturally ranges from British Columbia south to California. However, many have attempted to grow the majestic Douglas fir east of its natural range, due to its beauty and its importance as a timber tree.

Dec 12, 2024 · The Coast Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii menziesii) is a majestic conifer that graces the forests of the Pacific Northwest. Known for its towering stature

Feb 5, 2024 · Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)/mixed evergreen forests at Point Reyes National Seashore are found primarily along the southern section of Inverness Ridge (see Vegetation Map). They are found on marine derived sedimentary soils and also experience the coastal influence in the form of summer fog.