Vans Pines Nursery, Inc

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Balsam Fir ‘Cooks’

Botanical Name: Abies Balsamea ‘Cooks’
Hardiness Zones: 3-5
Mature Height: 45-75'
Growth Rate: Slow
Seed Source: New York

Notes
The Balsam Fir ‘Cooks’ is a pyramid/cone shaped fir that has a spire shaped top and flat, ark green needles with a white stripe up to 1 inch long. Many favor this tree for its fragrant aroma.

Uses
Balsam Fir ‘Cooks’ are commonly used for Christmas trees, ornamental yard trees, landscaping trees.

Wildlife Value
The tree's seed is enjoyed by wildlife animals including birds, squirrels, and mice. Shelter, cover, and food is also provided for whitetail deer and moose.

History & Lore
The Balsam Fir ‘Cooks’ is known by multiple names. Some of the names include: ‘Balm of Gilead’, ‘Northern Balsam’, ‘Silver Pine’, and ‘Blister Fir’.

Hardiness Zones
3-5

Tree Type
Conifer

Tree Subtype
Fir

Mature Height
45-75'

Mature Spread
25'

Growth Rate
Slow

Seed Source
New York

Sun Preference
Full sun, part shade

Soil PH Range
6.0-6.5

Soil Preference
Acidic, moist, well drained, cool soil

Tolerant
Some salt

Intolerant
Humidity

Diseases
Canker, heart rot, needles rust, twig blight

Pests
Bark beetles, balsam wooly, spruce budworm

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Irrigation & Weed Control

Not sure which program to choose? If the amount of irrigation and weed control is a deciding factor, the chart below shows which programs require the most care to the least care.

Most Care

Least Care

Jiffy Plugs

(36mm & 50mm)

Husky

(Bare Root Transplants)

1 Year Container

(Peat Quart, Super Potted Gallon, Peat Gallon)

Jumbo Husky

(Bare Root Transplants)

2 Year Container

(Peat Quart, Super Potted Gallon, Peat Gallon)

3-4 year Container

(Super Potted 3 Gallon)

Irrigation & Weed Control

Not sure which program to choose? If the amount of irrigation and weed control is a deciding factor, the chart below shows which programs require the most care to the least care.

Most Care

Jiffy Plugs

(36mm & 50mm)

Husky

(Bare Root Transplants)

1 Year Container

(Peat Quart, Super Potted Gallon, Peat Gallon)

Jumbo Husky

(Bare Root Transplants)

2 Year Container

(Peat Quart, Super Potted Gallon, Peat Gallon)

3-4 year Container

(Super Potted 3 Gallon)

Least Care