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Abies balsameas. Open Pollinated. Cook's Blue Improved Christmas Tree. This beautiful tree is the perfect choice for your Christmas Tree. It is a popular tree variety prized for its Christmas tree and landscape use. The Cook's Blue Improved variety has distinctive bluish-green needles, which set it apart from other Christmas Trees. It is a very attractive tree, perfect for landscaping. It is most often used as a Christmas tree due to its pleasing appearance and fragrance. The tree is native to North America. Great for school projects. Also known as the New Hampshire Balsam Fir Christmas Tree. Try growing your own Christmas Trees. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.
Note: Refrigerate seeds for long-term storage.
Lot No: 101574
Germination: 83%
Plant Height: 40 to 60 ft tall
Seeds Per Pound: 39,600
Sunlight: Full Sun
Planting Instructions:
Note: Soak in water, and let stand in water for 24 hours. Seeds need warm temperatures after sowing to germinate. Minimum temperature of 75+ F.
Stratification Method: Cold stratify for 30 days. Plant seeds directly in soil 1/4" to 3/8" deep. Fall sowing in mulched beds is often preferred to artificial strat and spring sowing.
Soil Facts: Requires a well-prepared soil. Use general purpose fertilizer when preparing soil.
Germination: 14-28 days at 75° to 85°F
Note: Germination can be low and take weeks to months. Growing from seed is possible but requires patience, as germination rates are often low.