Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is a classic native tree that brings evergreen character to the landscape with its soft, flat needles and finely textured branching. Its pyramidal form develops a strong central leader with age, creating a beautiful silhouette and the foliage carries a subtle depth of color that shifts with the light. Brown cones appear on the tree most years, with a large "bumper crop" appearing every 5-7 years. As the tree ages, it will often being to shed its lower branches, shifting the canopy to the top of the tree. Use Douglas Fir as a specimen tree or focal point in large native gardens or open spaces.