Douglas-fir is the most commercially important timber tree in North America and one of the world's tallest trees, reaching over 300 feet in old-growth Pacific Northwest forests. It is not a true fir but a unique genus. The hanging cones with distinctive three-pronged bracts are unmistakable. It is the keystone tree of Pacific Northwest forests, supporting enormous wildlife diversity.
Best time to see a Douglas-fir
The best time to see a Douglas-fir is March–August, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 42,894 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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