North American Wildflowers, Shrubs, & Trees

Pinaceae > Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga)

Not found in North Carolina but widespread in the western US, Douglas-fir is an important commerical timber tree.

Needles arise from twigs at all angles relative to the ground, giving them a whorled look when viewed from the twig end.

Dorsal view

From below, two white lines are visible on the undersides of the needles.

Distinctive cones have bracts extending well beyond the cone scales, giving the cones a "mousetail" nickname.