Foothills, montane, subalpine. Woodlands. Spring.

West Mancos Trail, May 15, 2009 and Lower Calico Trail, August 26, 2011.

Douglas Fir bark is typically dark gray (upper right corner of the top photograph and lower photograph) but underlying bark can sometimes show through in other colors and swirling patterns.

Lower bark of older trees is often painted with a number of lichen.