: 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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Set among towering Douglas fir trees, the luxury tree houses are built 40 feet in the air, with large decks, private outdoor fire pits, and room to sleep up to four.
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Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Notably, Douglas fir trees that were taken down to make room for the property were repurposed for the roof plane, the open shelving in the kitchen, and the coffee table in the living room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
The company, which eventually became the largest employer in Humboldt County, planted itself along the Eel River south of Eureka and set about harvesting the ancient redwood and Douglas fir forests that extended for miles through the ocean mists.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
After fluffing his for about an hour, contributor DaVonne Bacchus says this Douglas fir looked lifelike and didn’t have any needle loss.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
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Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Notably, Douglas fir trees that were taken down to make room for the property were repurposed for the roof plane, the open shelving in the kitchen, and the coffee table in the living room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
The company, which eventually became the largest employer in Humboldt County, planted itself along the Eel River south of Eureka and set about harvesting the ancient redwood and Douglas fir forests that extended for miles through the ocean mists.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
After fluffing his for about an hour, contributor DaVonne Bacchus says this Douglas fir looked lifelike and didn’t have any needle loss.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
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Douglas fir
noun
Doug·las fir
ˌdəg-ləs- 
: a tall evergreen cone-bearing timber tree of the western U.S.
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