{"product_id":"blue-balsam-fir-cooks-blue-abies-balsamea-seeds-100-seeds-fragrant-evergreen-christmas-tree-bonsai","title":"Blue Balsam Fir ‘Cooks Blue’ – Abies balsamea Seeds | 100 Seeds | Fragrant Evergreen | Christmas Tree | Bonsai","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eBlue Balsam Fir ‘Cooks Blue’ (Abies balsamea) is a stunning blue-tinged selection of the classic Balsam Fir. Seed-grown trees may range from deep green to silvery-blue, with many developing increasingly blue tones as they mature. This selection has also shown improved heat tolerance compared to the straight species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eBalsam Fir is an aromatic, narrow pyramidal evergreen conifer with a graceful, spire-like crown. Mature trees typically reach 50–70 feet tall and 15–25 feet wide. Branches are densely covered with flattened, glossy needles that are dark green above and distinctly white-banded beneath. When crushed, the needles release the fresh fragrance that makes balsam fir one of the most popular Christmas trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eSmooth gray bark is dotted with resin blisters containing fragrant sap. Upright purple cones form high in the crown and disintegrate at maturity — a classic characteristic of true firs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eIdeal as a specimen landscape tree, windbreak, Christmas tree planting, or bonsai subject when young. Excellent for colder climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e✔️ 100 Blue Balsam Fir ‘Cooks Blue’ seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e✔️ Botanical name: Abies balsamea\u003cbr data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e✔️ Open-pollinated seeds (color variation expected)\u003cbr data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e✔️ Untreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eCommon Name: Blue Balsam Fir\u003cbr data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eBotanical Name: Abies balsamea\u003cbr data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen conifer\u003cbr data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow to Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eMature Height: 50–75 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eSpread: 15–25 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eShape: Narrow pyramidal\u003cbr data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eSun: Full sun to part shade (best in full sun)\u003cbr data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1692\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSoil: Rich, slightly acidic, consistently moist, well-drained soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–7\u003cbr data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eDrought Tolerance: Low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e⚠️ Best suited for cool climates. Not recommended for hot, humid regions south of Zone 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003eSeed Germination Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eCold stratify 30–45 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003eSow 1\/4 inch deep in well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eKeep soil evenly moist until germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47850330947825,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify7_51.jpg?v=1772263209","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/blue-balsam-fir-cooks-blue-abies-balsamea-seeds-100-seeds-fragrant-evergreen-christmas-tree-bonsai","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}