Bigcone Douglas-fir is a large, stout conifer endemic to the Transverse and Peninsular ranges of southern California, with the largest cones of any Douglas-fir at 4–7 inches. It is highly fire-adapted, with thick bark and the ability to resprout from the crown after severe fires. California spotted owls nest in its old-growth stands.
Best time to see a Bigcone Douglas-fir
The best time to see a Bigcone Douglas-fir is January–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,040 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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