Abies arizonica/lasiocarpa arizonica (Corkbark Fir)

The Corkbark Fir (Abies arizonica/lasiocarpa arizonica) is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a unique and distinctive appearance. Its bark is corky and peels away in thick, irregular plates, giving it a rugged and textured appearance. The needles are dark green and glossy, and the tree produces small, cylindrical cones. It is native to the mountainous regions of Arizona and New Mexico and can be found at elevations between 5,000 and 10,000 feet.