Abies vejarii, as described in 1942 by Maximino MartÃnez (1888-1964), is commonly known as Vejar's fir or as Abeto de Vejar in the Spanish language.
Description. Vejar's fir is an evergreen coniferous species of tree which will grow to mature heights of 110 to 130 feet (35 - 40 m) tall.
Distribution. This species is native to Mexico - southeastern Coahuila to Nuevo León and western Tamaulipas, in two disjunct areas in the northern part of the Sierra Madre Oriental of northern Mexico. It is found in high mountains at elevations of 6,400 to 10,500 feet (2,000 - 3,300 m) above sea level where the climate is cool, with dry summers and wet winters.
