Abies alba is a large evergreen coniferous tree that can grow up to 60 meters (197 feet) tall. It has a conical shape and a straight trunk with a diameter of up to 2 meters (6.5 feet). The bark is smooth and grayish-brown, becoming fissured and scaly with age. The needles are flat and dark green, measuring 1-3 cm (0.4-1.2 inches) long and arranged spirally on the branches. The cones are cylindrical and upright, measuring 10-20 cm (4-8 inches) long and 4-5 cm (1.6-2 inches) broad, with slightly reflexed bracts. The seeds are brown and winged, measuring 6-8 mm (0.24-0.31 inches) long.