Abies nebrodensis (Abete dei Nebrodi, Sicillian Fir)
Botanical Information
Family | Pinaceae |
Genus | Abies |
Species | nebrodensis |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Origin | Sicily in the Madonie Mountains on the slopes of Mt. Scalone. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 15 m |
Spread | 60 cm |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A 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 Description | Smooth light grey in colour when young, becoming thicker, more scaly and orange in colour as it ages. |