Douglas

My favourite non native tree species found in the forest is the majestic North American Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii). The oldest in Douglas Firs in the forest date from around the middle of the 1800's, and if they're lucky they'll still be here in another 400 years or more; that said, I don't know whether they'll reach their full potential in size or age outside their native region. They're impressive trees, their crowns often standing proud of the surrounding canopy, a thick gnarly russet hued outer bark hides a fibrous red/orange hued inner bark, wounds yield good quantities of heavily scented resin which has medicinal uses, and can be used as incense too. The most notable group of Douglas Firs in the forest create the impressive focus of  Rhinefield's Ornamental Drive, though many others can be found alone or in various sized groups throughout the forest.