Pseudotsuga menziesii, Douglas Fir

Douglas fir is a tall, evergreen conifer native to western North America where it is the Traditional North American Christmas tree. Evergreen. Snow tolerant.

Prefers cool, moist, well-drained sites. Good shelter.

It is widely planted around the world for its timber as a highly-regarded timber preferred for its superior strength, toughness, durability and decay resistance. Pinkish timber.

It was first introduced to New Zealand in 1859 and was commonly used for amenity and farm plantings, especially in the South Island.