Balsam Fir ‘Cooks’
Botanical Name: Abies Balsamea ‘Cooks’
Hardiness Zones: 3-5
Mature Height: 45-75'
Growth Rate: Slow
Seed Source: New York
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36mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0 - 50mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0
- Plug+1 Husky Bare RootAvailable: 0
- Plug+2 Jumbo Husky Bare RootAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat QuartAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat GallonAvailable: 0
36mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBAAG361Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| 2.75 | 1.60 | 2.37 | 1.99 | $1.78 | 1.47 | 1.99 | |
| FBAAG361Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 2.86 | 1.71 | 2.48 | 2.10 | $1.89 | 1.58 | 2.10 | |
| FBAAG361Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 2.97 | 1.82 | 2.59 | 2.21 | $2.00 | 1.69 | 2.21 | |
| FBAAG361Y09 | 1 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 3.08 | 1.93 | 2.70 | 2.32 | $2.11 | 1.80 | 2.32 | |
50mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBAAG501Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| 4.55 | 2.69 | 3.93 | 3.31 | $2.87 | 2.49 | 3.31 | |
| FBAAG501Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 4.66 | 2.80 | 4.04 | 3.42 | $2.98 | 2.60 | 3.42 | |
| FBAAG502Y01 | 2 Y | 1 - 3" |
| 4.67 | 2.81 | 4.05 | 3.43 | $3.02 | 2.61 | 3.43 | |
| FBAAG502Y03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 4.78 | 2.92 | 4.16 | 3.54 | $3.13 | 2.72 | 3.54 | |
| FBAAG502Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 4.89 | 3.03 | 4.27 | 3.65 | $3.24 | 2.83 | 3.65 | |
Plug+1 Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBAHX03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 4.49 | 2.55 | 3.80 | 3.35 | $2.84 | 2.32 | 3.35 | |
| FBAHX06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 4.60 | 2.66 | 3.91 | 3.46 | $2.95 | 2.43 | 3.46 | |
| FBAHX09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 4.71 | 2.77 | 4.02 | 3.57 | $3.06 | 2.54 | 3.57 | |
Plug+2 Jumbo Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBAJX06 | 3 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 5.54 | 3.18 | 4.70 | 4.15 | $3.47 | 2.90 | 4.15 | |
| FBAJX09 | 3 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 5.65 | 3.29 | 4.81 | 4.26 | $3.58 | 3.01 | 4.26 | |
| FBAJX12 | 3 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 5.76 | 3.40 | 4.92 | 4.37 | $3.69 | 3.12 | 4.37 | |
| FBAJX15 | 3 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 5.87 | 3.51 | 5.03 | 4.48 | $3.80 | 3.23 | 4.48 | |
| FBAJX18 | 3 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 5.98 | 3.62 | 5.14 | 4.59 | $3.91 | 3.34 | 4.59 | |
| FBAJX24 | 3 Y | 24 – 36″ |
| 6.09 | 3.73 | 5.25 | 4.70 | $4.02 | 3.45 | 4.70 | |
Plantable Peat Quart
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBAPQ1Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 5.08 | 3.66 | 4.44 | 4.11 | $3.99 | 3.53 | 4.11 | |
| FBAPQ1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 5.19 | 3.77 | 4.55 | 4.22 | $4.10 | 3.64 | 4.22 | |
| FBAPQ2Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 5.31 | 3.89 | 4.67 | 4.34 | $4.25 | 3.76 | 4.34 | |
| FBAPQ2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 5.42 | 4.00 | 4.78 | 4.45 | $4.36 | 3.87 | 4.45 | |
| FBAPQ2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 5.53 | 4.11 | 4.89 | 4.56 | $4.47 | 3.98 | 4.56 | |
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
