Douglas Fir

Douglas firs are native to western North America and can live for centuries in cool, mountainous habitats. You can recognise them by their upward pointing branches and distinctive cones with three-pronged bracts protruding from each scale. The Douglas fir is used for timber and is the quintessential Christmas tree.

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Douglas fir leaves are dark green, needle-like, about 3cm long, and arranged spirally on the branches.