Cook's Blue Improved Christmas Tree Seeds

Abies balsameas. Open Pollinated. Cook's Blue Improved Christmas Tree. This beautiful tree is the perfect choice for your Christmas Tree. The Cook's Blue Improved variety has distinctive bluish-green needles which sets 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 New Hampshire Balsam Fir Christmas Tree. Try growing your own Christmas Trees.

Note: Refrigerate seeds for long-term storage.

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