Douglas Fir Cones

Bring nature in with these unique cones from the mighty Douglas Fir Tree. They are soft, small cones very easy to work with and make the beautiful home decor in centerpieces or on mantels.  The common name honors David Douglas, a Scottish botanist, and collector who first reported the extraordinary nature and potential of the species, the second-tallest conifer in the world (after coastal redwood ) these ancient giants can grow to over 85 meters (278 feet) tall. That’s more than 25 stories high!

 Size:    Small  Cone: Cones are pendulous, 5–8 cm (2.0–3.1 in) long,2–3 cm (0.79–1.18 in) wide when closed, opening to a 4 cm (1.6 in) width.
Color:  Brown
Tree:  Douglas Fir  :Latin Name: Pseudotsuga menziesii

Did You Know?
For littler critters, these trees – or more specifically, their seed-filled cones – are a vital food source.