The Douglas fir, also called a Douglas tree, Oregon pine or Douglas spruce, can grow hundreds of feet high — and the oldest of the species can live for over 1,000 years. The Douglas fir is the ...

The traditional Douglas fir Christmas tree is very dense and has soft needles that give off a pleasant scent. It's another popular choice primarily because of the low price.

Douglas Fir . arlutz73 / Getty Images. ... It was first used in reforestation efforts in the New World. The Scotch pine tree has stiff branches and dark green needles that are retained for four weeks.

Douglas fir, Oregon’s official state tree, is the most abundant tree species in the Klamath Mountains, growing among ponderosa pine, sugar pine, white fir, incense cedar, Oregon white oak ...

Douglas Firs Tower Over Other Trees. Douglas firs reach a height of 300 feet or more in the wild. Despite the name, this tree is not a true fir, pine or spruce.

A recent outbreak of Douglas-fir beetles in Summit Park has prompted swift action from forestry experts and local partners, ...

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- If you want to impress your friends with your tree knowledge on your next hike, check out the upcoming class from UI Extension Forestry. On April 26, The UI Extension ...

In total, 50% of the areas containing Douglas fir dieback and 47% of trees killed were found on lands where drought-tolerant Ponderosa pine and oaks once dominated, according to the study.

Douglas-fir, Oregon’s official state tree, is the most abundant tree species in the Klamath Mountains, growing among ponderosa pine, sugar pine, white fir, incense cedar, Oregon white oak ...

If your gorgeous Douglas fir is looking sickly or defoliated, there’s one pest you’d better check for, and fast! We show you ...