Douglas fir

noun

Doug·las fir ˈdə-gləs-

: any of a genus (Pseudotsuga) of tall evergreen timber trees of the pine family having thick bark, pitchy wood, and pendulous cones

especially : one (P. menziesii synonym P. taxifolia) chiefly of the western U.S. see cone illustration

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By one estimate, just 3% of the park’s Douglas fir trees remain. —

Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 Trees are also imported from Canada, with tree types including the Douglas fir imported from British Columbia. —

Kate Gibson, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024 Same old Douglas fir charm with a little more pizazz. —

Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 The 12 Best Tree Collars of 2024, According to Experts 01 of 07 For a Full Shape: Douglas Fir Boasting a pyramidal shape and bluish-green color, Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is a long-lasting cut tree that holds its needles well. —

Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Douglas fir