{"product_id":"blue-balsam-fir-cooks-blue-abies-balsamea-seeds-400-seeds-fragrant-evergreen-christmas-tree-bonsai","title":"Blue Balsam Fir ‘Cooks Blue’ – Abies balsamea Seeds | 400 Seeds | Fragrant Evergreen | Christmas Tree | Bonsai","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eBlue Balsam Fir ‘Cooks Blue’ (Abies balsamea) is a beautiful blue-tinged selection of the traditional Balsam Fir. Seed-grown trees will vary naturally in color from rich green to soft silvery-blue, with blue tones often intensifying as the tree matures. This selection has also shown better heat tolerance compared to the standard species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"887\"\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 in flattened, glossy needles that are dark green above and white-banded beneath. When crushed, the needles release the classic balsam fragrance that makes this one of the most popular Christmas tree species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eSmooth gray bark is dotted with resin blisters containing aromatic sap. Upright purple cones appear high in the crown and disintegrate when mature — a defining trait of true firs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eIdeal for landscape plantings, windbreaks, Christmas tree farms, reforestation projects, or bonsai in early stages. Best suited for cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e✔️ 400 Blue Balsam Fir ‘Cooks Blue’ seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e✔️ Botanical name: Abies balsamea\u003cbr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e✔️ Open-pollinated seeds (natural color variation expected)\u003cbr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e✔️ Untreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eCommon Name: Blue Balsam Fir\u003cbr data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eBotanical Name: Abies balsamea\u003cbr data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen conifer\u003cbr data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow to Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eMature Height: 50–75 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eSpread: 15–25 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eShape: Narrow pyramidal\u003cbr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eSun: Full sun to part shade (best in full sun)\u003cbr data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1729\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSoil: Rich, slightly acidic, consistently moist, well-drained soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–7\u003cbr data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eDrought Tolerance: Low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e⚠️ Performs best in cool climates. Not recommended for hot, humid regions south of Zone 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eSeed Germination Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2096\"\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=\"2097\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eSow 1\/4 inch deep in well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003eKeep 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":47850334421233,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify7_53.jpg?v=1772263357","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/blue-balsam-fir-cooks-blue-abies-balsamea-seeds-400-seeds-fragrant-evergreen-christmas-tree-bonsai","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}