Abies pinsapo — Spanish Fir

A 19th-century introduction, reasonably frequent in gardens, even in drier areas.

The foliage is highly distinctive; the leaves are very short (to 2cm), stiff, and at all angles round the shoot.

For similar trees see: Yew-like leaves

 
 

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