The Douglas fir, a common species used for Christmas trees, can grow hundreds of feet tall and live for over 1,000 years [Video]

The Douglas fir, also called a Douglas tree, Oregon pine or Douglas spruce, can grow hundreds of feet high — and the oldest of the species can live for over 1,000 years. 

The Douglas fir is the state tree of Oregon. 

The species can be found from western British Columbia through central California, according to Portland.gov. 

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The Douglas fir was named after Scottish botanist David Douglas, according to Forestry and Land Scotland. In 1827, Douglas sent the first seed of a Douglas fir to Britain from North America. 

The scientific name for the Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii, is derived from the name of the person who discovered the species. 

The Douglas fir was discovered on Vancouver Island in 1791 by Archibald Menzies. 

The tree comes in two varieties, according to the National Wildlife Federation: the coast Douglas fir and the Rocky Mountain Douglas fir. 

Coast Douglas firs tend to grow into …