![]() ![]() It’s sweeter than collard, and it’s a perennial, a plant that lives for more than two years. Basic instructions for growing tree collards are included. For reviews please see our former Amazon listing. Tree kale is also called tree cabbage, tree collard, walking stick kale, and purple tree kale or purple tree collard. Some of the leaves may arrive slightly yellowed from shipping. They will not look identical to the photos and the purple coloration is greater in cool temperatures. Yours may have one top or be multi-trunked. ![]() The plant is in a 2″ compostable container and is two to three inches tall, but should grow quickly. You can also find our videos by searching for Project Tree Collard on YouTube. Instructions for growing these remarkable plants will be included with your order. When it grows tall, it does need support (staking) if your garden could. Once you have your own plant established you can easily make your own cuttings to produce more plants for yourself and others. Purple tree collard perennial kale can grow to 8 feet tall and with huge leaves. Purple Tree Collard is a perennial collard green that looks like giant kale and can grow like a tree or vine Train it into a hedge, grow it up a trellis. You could try them in colder climates, but you might have to get creative either bringing them indoors for the worst cold spells, or taking cuttings before winter and setting out newly rooted plants in the spring. With irrigation they should be fine in the Southwest as well, though they will do best in the cooler months. We have heard of people successfully growing tree collards all along the Pacific coast, and South/Southeastern regions of the US. Tree collards are high in Vitamins B1, B2, B9, C, and beta-Carotene. Poultry love them too, when fed tree collards the eggs they lay will have brilliant orange yolks. With just two or three plants you can provide more than enough greens for a small family. 5.0 out of 5 stars Rooted in water Great operation with plenty of tips and tricks. Not only are they notable for their flavor, they are productive, nutritious, resilient, easy to grow, and low maintenance (as long as you can keep up with the abundant harvest!). How are ratings calculated See All Buying Options. Most people find that tree collards taste better than regular collard greens. They have a wonderful nutty flavor and produce all year long. ![]() They are called ‘tree’ collards because they can easily get to eight or even ten feet tall. Purple tree collards full#First Harvest: 1st year USDA Climate Zone: 8-9 Sunlight Requirement: full to partial-sun Plant Size at Maturity: 8 ft high. Project Tree Collard shows examples of what they look like planted in. They can easily substitute for kale or collard greens, though they do taste best after a frost. In this video, you will learn everything you need to know about Purple Tree Collards. Purple tree collards are a delicious perennial collard green hardy to 25 F (-4 C), possibly even down to the high teens. Tree collards are another great perennial brassica that are easy to add to your garden. Imagine never having to go to the store to buy greens again! ![]()
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