Sequoia vs. Douglas Fir Tree: 5 Differences Between These Towering Giants

Imagine trees so tall that the tallest dinosaurs could only reach a third of their height. You don’t have to imagine too hard, because they’re still alive today. Sequoias and Douglas firs are the descendants of those ancient conifers that dominated the landscape in the Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods, and they survived the extinction of the dinosaurs. One’s endangered and the other is one of the most plentiful tree species in North America. And you can grow both in your yard . . . if it’s big enough. Here are some of the differences between these massive giants.