However, before planting a Douglas Fir tree, it's crucial to be aware of potential cons, such as its large size requiring ample space, slow growth rate in the early years, and competitive root system ...

However, an overpruned tree is not healthy and problematic beyond the fact that it's just an eyesore. Photo Credit: Reddit In ...

In parts of the US and Canada, the Douglas fir can reach dizzying heights ... Leave plenty of space around it for it to grow. The Noble fir is the largest native fir tree in the US. And it makes for a ...

Increasing drought frequency in the region is weakening Douglas fir trees, making them more susceptible to infestations from invasive beetles. Local tree scientists have been refining the risk ...

Each sector chronology was compared with daily Tmax and total precipitation (PPT) from 1981 to 2015 using the Climate Impact on Tree Growth (CLIMTREG ... Wood anatomical analysis of Douglas-fir ...

Of course, history didn’t end when the big tree came down. To extend the timeline to the present, a disc from a second-growth Douglas-fir tree from the same area was incorporated into the display.

Our Pick: National Tree Company 7.5-foot Feel Real Downswept Douglas Fir Realistic, full, generously sized, and versatile, this LED-lit tree can switch between all-white and multicolor modes.

Thank you for the article on old growth trees on Whidbey (Sept. 4, Whidbey News-Times story). And thank you to the Park Services for what they do. The sign near the spectacular 850-year-old Coastal ...