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. |