Interior Douglas-fir
Other Names: Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir
Family: Pinaceae
Native to: Western North America
Eco benefits: valuable wood
Natural habitat: mountains, inner forests, hillsides & uplands
Shapes: single trunk, upright
Growth rate: slow
Lifespan: 300-1400 years
Common uses: Christmas tree, reforestation
Light: full sun
Soil: moist and fertile, well drained, acid ph
Native to the western interior of North America, the Interior Douglas-fir inhabits mountains, lowlands, and various landforms of different soil types. The tree has a slower growth rate and greater cold tolerance than its costal variety. Interior Douglas-fir wood is strong and has a wide range of uses in construction, woodwork, and millwork.
