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Fraser Fir Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEAbies fraseri

USD 14.99

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The Fraser fir is the classic, fragrant Christmas tree — a rewarding long-term project to start from seed.

GERMINATION30-90 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

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Germination01

30-90 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

Temperature03

33-40F (cold stratification)

Hardiness04

USDA Zones 4-7 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)

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Fraser Fir care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Abies fraseri
Common names
She-Balsam
Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Abies
Species
A. fraseri
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Start growing

Requires cool, moist climates and well-drained acidic soil. Difficult in hot lowlands.

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Growing with your kit

Use the Seeds In A Cup® greenhouse to maintain the cool humidity these mountain seeds require.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Slow growing; retains needles long after cutting.

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Growing conditions

High elevation cool forests.

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Weather & tolerances

Cold tolerant; low heat/drought tolerance.

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Pests & plant health

Balsam woolly adelgid (major threat).

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Plant safety

Safe.

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Botanical features

A small evergreen conifer with soft, dark green needles with silver undersides. Pleasant turpentine scent.

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Varieties

Standard native species.

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Garden & everyday uses

The 'Cadillac' of Christmas trees

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Native range & distribution

Native only to the Appalachian Mountains (NC, TN, VA).

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Conservation

Endangered in the wild due to pests and climate change.

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Name origins

Named after Scottish botanist John Fraser.

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History

Discovered by John Fraser in the late 18th century.

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The Fraser fir is the classic, fragrant Christmas tree — a rewarding long-term project to start from seed. How to grow Fraser Fir Tree from seed Start here: Fraser Fir Tree seeds need a cold, moist rest first. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the humidity lid, and chill the planter in your refrigerator for several weeks before moving it somewhere warm and bright. Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Fraser Fir Tree sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Fraser Fir Tree at a glance Botanical name: Abies fraseri Germination: 30-60 days at 33-40F (cold stratification) Mature size: 30-50 feet Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Fraser Fir Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit? Do Fraser Fir Tree seeds need cold stratification? Yes — Fraser Fir Tree seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright. How long do Fraser Fir Tree seeds take to germinate? Fraser Fir Tree seeds typically sprout in 30-60 days at 33-40F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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Do Fraser Fir Tree seeds need cold stratification?

Yes — Fraser Fir Tree seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright.

How long do Fraser Fir Tree seeds take to germinate?

Fraser Fir Tree seeds typically sprout in 30-60 days at 33-40F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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