Veitch's silver fir
A species of fir tree native to Japan, Abies veitchii. Often written in katakana as シラベ. Also referred to as しらびそ.
See also: シラビソ
Veitch's silver fir is a species endemic to Japan, growing in subalpine zones.
Katakana spelling is common for this tree name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare; the tree is usually referred to in kana.
The name likely derives from the whitish bark or wood of the tree, with しら (white) and a suffix. The exact origin is uncertain.