Greek Fir

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Greek fir (Abies cephalonica)
Greek fir (Abies cephalonica)

Common Name(s): Greek fir

Scientific Name: Abies cephalonica

Distribution: Mountainous regions of Greece



Comments: Sometimes planted as an ornamental tree. 



Note: This is a truncated profile page. If you have any helpful info or experience with this wood species, feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll do my best to integrate any relevant data when I expand the page. ~Eric

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