Douglas fir
Pseudotsuga menziesii · Pinaceae (Pine family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Needle, evergreen
Shape
Linear, flat needles without lobes
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate, individually attached spirally along the twig
Venation
Parallel, single prominent midvein per needle
Key Features
Flat, linear needles attached individually with slightly raised circular leaf scars on the twig
Description
A massive evergreen conifer reaching towering heights with deeply furrowed bark, pendulous seed cones featuring three-pronged bracts, and persistent green foliage
Habitat
Temperate mountain forests with acidic to neutral, well-draining soils in cool, moist climates
Native Range
Western North America, widely planted in temperate regions globally
Identified on 10/18/2026