Douglas Fir

Scientific Name: Pseudotsuga menziesii:

Distribution: The range of the Douglas fir extends from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast, and from Mexico to central British Columbia. Production comes from North California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.

Other Names: Red-fir, Douglas-spruce, Yellow-fir

Sapwood: Narrow in old growth trees, but up to 3" wide in second growth trees of commercial size

Heartwood: Young trees of moderate to rapid growth can have reddish heartwood and are called red-fir. Very narrow ring wood of old trees may be yellow-brown and are marketed as yellow-fir.

Durability: Rated as medium durability. In exterior applications, it should be treated for maximum life.

Workability: Easy to work but with a tendency to splinter; always use sharp tooling when cutting or milling. Nails easily.

Common Uses: Mostly used for building and construction purposes in the form of lumber, timbers, piles and plywood. Also used in the manufacture of various products such as sash, doors, laminated beams, and general millwork. Clear grade material is typically used for flooring, windows, doors, furniture, and cabinets.