Arrr! The ancient Douglas fir be older than a sea dog’s beard, livin' over a thousand moons!
2024-11-24
Arrr, matey! The mighty Douglas fir, Oregon's proud emblem, be shootin' skyward like a cannonball! These ancient giants be clingy to life, some havin' seen more than a thousand sunrises! Aye, they be the true sea dogs of the forest, standin' tall 'n proud!
Ahoy, mateys! Gather 'round as I spin ye a yarn 'bout the grand Douglas fir, a tree as tall as a ship's mast and as ancient as the sea! This here be a tree that can stretch its limbs high into the sky, reachin’ up to 250 feet or so, and some even claim they live for a thousand years—though I reckon they be fibbin' a tad!Known as the state tree of Oregon, the Douglas fir be a fine specimen found from the frosty shores of British Columbia to the sunny lands of California. Named after the fine Scottish botanist, David Douglas, this tree got its first seed shipped back to Britain in 1827, like a treasure chest of timber!
With two varieties sailin' the seas—coast and Rocky Mountain—coast Douglas firs be the giants, while their Rocky kin be a wee bit shorter. But don’t let their size fool ye; they be mighty fine havens for critters like chipmunks and bears munchin' on their tasty sap and seeds.
So, next time ye see a Douglas fir, tip yer hat and remember that this beauty not only graces our lands but also fills our homes with furniture and holiday cheer, standin' proud as a pirate’s flag! Arrr!