Abies nebrodensis (Abete dei Nebrodi, Sicillian Fir)


Botanical Information

FamilyPinaceae
GenusAbies
Speciesnebrodensis
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginSicily in the Madonie Mountains on the slopes of Mt. Scalone.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA critically endangered tree, a single vertical stem with an expansive, conical crown. Flat needles a dark green colour on the upper side and striped blue-green underneath.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth light grey in colour when young, becoming thicker, more scaly and orange in colour as it ages.

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