Pseudotsuga menziesii is a large evergreen tree that can grow up to 330 feet (100 meters) tall. It has a conical shape with a straight trunk and a narrow crown. The bark is thick, dark brown, and deeply furrowed. The needles are flat, 0.5 to 1 inch (1.2 to 2.5 cm) long, and arranged in a spiral pattern. The cones are pendulous, 3 to 6 inches (7.6 to 15.2 cm) long, and have woody scales.