female cones

New Douglas-fir cones?

Are you seeing new green cones on Douglas-firs this year? I’m not.

Cones on Douglas-firs this year!

Douglas-fir cones are re-appearing again after a year of no cones.

What is a bract on a cone?

What are those "mousetails" sticking out from Douglas-fir cones? They are called "bracts." Learn about bracts here.