Everything You Need To Know About Jolly Green Tree Collards

In this video, you will learn everything you need to know about Jolly Green Tree Collards. ‪@projecttreecollard‬ developed this new variety of perennial tree collard and released it to the public in 2020. You will get to see what it looks like planted in the garden and to hear about its growth habit and what you can expect. This video will help you understand whether a Jolly Green Tree Collard is a good plant for your garden, how much space it needs, how to plant it, and where to plant it.
Jolly Green Tree Collard is a wonderful, rare perennial tree collard. It is a naturally occurring garden hybrid from the Berkeley Project Tree Collard Farm that appears to be a cross between the Merritt Tree Collard, Green Tree Collard, and maybe even Purple Tree Collard. Jolly Green Tree Collard gets between 5 and 10 feet in height, and appears to naturally branch into a large shrub form. Within the first year or two, it forms a 1 inch diameter trunk. It is one of the faster growing tree collard varieties.
Once Jolly Green reaches 2-3 feet in height, it is best tied to a sturdy stake as it can be top heavy in storms and high winds. Leaves can get up to 2 feet long and are a bright to medium green color with lighter stems. They are smooth like annual Collards, but the leaves are much larger. Jolly Green Tree Collards aren't a big bloomer which means it is much more productive through the spring than some other tree collards.
Tree collards (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) are members of the brassica family. They are also known as Tree Kale or Tree Cabbage. Their relatives include traditional collards, kale, broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, and cauliflower. However, unlike most of its relatives, tree collards are perennial. This means that, like a fruit tree or rose bush, they will continue to grow and produce year after year and without the need for planting new seeds or seedlings every year like traditional collards and kale. Tree collards are hardy to about 20° F (-7° c) and in mild climates have been known to live for up to twenty years! They are closely related to other perennial collard varieties grown in Mediterranean, Africa, the Americas, and other countries.
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[@SunshineCountryChickens]

I just ordered 3 Jolly Green cuttings from you Im so excited! Thanks so much for all the freat information!

[@eretabegardens]

I bought my Jolly Tree Collard in August and I got it Sept 2nd. It's just two months and it is more than 2ft tall.

[@projecttreecollard]

awesome:)

[@Maggie_R]

Oh I’m so thankful to hear about your less than ideal soil. I’m halfway done with digging holes for my new collards but was getting discouraged from my tightly packed clay soil. Taking a break, happy to watch another of your wonderful videos and SO encouraged to keep going. Thank you for making these videos, Sequoiah.

[@projecttreecollard]

wonderful Maggie! It's hard work but worth it. And yes, my soil was terrible and is starting to get a lot better after 1 1/2 years.

[@Maggie_R]

@@projecttreecollard Finally got my cages made and got the beautiful Jolly Green & Merritts in the ground today. Really appreciate you and your generous sharing of knowledge!

[@LSinclair]

I’m so impressed by your taking out all those many rocks, such a big job, but wow - look at your fruits now; Beautiful plants/trees! I love learning about tree collards, thank you - new subscriber :)

[@thatguy9051]

Got my shipment of Tree Collards, thank you so much!!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see a segment on cooking these amazing plants........from wraps to salads!! Namaste

[@projecttreecollard]

thanks!!!

[@hadarahbatyah]

Beautiful! ❤

[@renam3368]

These would be a great addition to my purple tree collards and walking stick cabbage! Time to shop your website! 😊

[@projecttreecollard]

I am sold out now but will have some for sale in the weeks to come. You can get signed up to be notified when they are back in stock

[@dagardener]

I love tree collards!

[@projecttreecollard]

yes:)

[@pk-pj4sz]

I got your seeds and I have such a strong healthy plant on my channel oh yeah and it tastes so good

[@ZaatarGardens]

Awesome!!!

[@projecttreecollard]

thx!

[@LakhwinderSingh-fl1km]

Great garden plants 12 months fresh salad 👳💙👳🌾🙏📽️📽️💙💙👳

[@Nightengale0000]

Love from Jamaica

[@projecttreecollard]

right back at ya:)

[@pralinechocolates1]

I tossed a handful ( wasn't sure if it would work or not lol) of tree collard seeds in the ground around two months ago and they are on their way. I'm excited I have at least 8 plants. :-)

[@NJCALI]

Love the content

[@projecttreecollard]

thank you!

[@ermaruthrichards390]

Enjoyed talk on your entree collards, I am( 4) year gardener,I just love gardening I am e74 year old, retired. I ' m growing this spring about 25 plus veggies, flowers in my backyard,& front yard,. Good luck to you on your gardening. Ermaruth Richards.

[@projecttreecollard]

sounds wonderful Ermaruth! Congratulations on entering the world of gardening and having the time to really enjoy it!!!!

[@busker153]

Tree Collards and Tree Kale are next on my list of things to get in the ground! I have 42 nicely developed Moringa Trees and about 40 new Moringa sprouts (also known as micro-greens for birds! argh!!! LOL) designed to provide us with food and shade! We also have 3 apple seed trees growing from seeds from store bought apples: 2 Pink Lady and 1 Fuji.

[@projecttreecollard]

sounds wonderful

[@emmalouie1663]

I have never even seen or heard of tree collards before today.

[@blaqfish]

Your collards are wonderful. I missed some of your content due to sound. Are all tree collards accepting if same soil content? Thank you.

[@projecttreecollard]

as far as i know they seem to all prefer well drained soil but are tolerating my terrible clay

[@valencia81750]

Sequoyah Great video! Does this principle of cutting off the top work on top bunch type of collards and Georgia collards?

[@projecttreecollard]

I don't think so but I only specialize in perennials

[@UmaiD77]

I want this ssed give some information about it

[@patriciahamlin7677]

Just put 3-4 inch collards in ground. I'm on the Ms Coast. Curious to watch the grow into good eats.

[@margieedwards1874]

I purchased cuttings from you in October,2022. Potted them according to instructions but they haven’t gotten any roots yet. They were exposed to the vast amounts of N. California rain, so 1 stem just rotted & the other 2 are firm with new leaves. Is there anyway to get the roots started or is it too late or do I just leave them alone?

[@wandasinger7713]

Thank you again. My tree collards are doing very well. I’m having a big problem with the white moths. Any suggestions? Blessings to you and your family 🙏🏾

[@projecttreecollard]

you need to put on your reading glasses and look for the green caterpillars on your plants. Then you can feed them to your chickens or destroy them.

[@talljjparis]

Great video!

[@projecttreecollard]

thanks Joel!

[@TheDonnaCrosby]

I want to try this variety in Austin

[@projecttreecollard]

I think it would do well there

[@Familyadventures727]

What size was your gopher cages? Do you have a video on n my sling them?

[@projecttreecollard]

no particular size cage....around 12 inches across is great. Just be sure to get smaller diameter holes in your chicken wire. One inch is too large. 3/4 or 1/2 inch is better. I do have a video on my channel about making the gopher cages for tree collards

[@LindatheOldBird]

Is now in SC a good time to plant the stems that you sell (Oct 4th) #ProjectTreeCollard

[@projecttreecollard]

If you have hard freezes in your area by December then it may be too late unless you have a greenhouse. They need up to 8 weeks to root. The other time to do it would be around April.

[@lynnlovessoil]

When is the best time to purchase in zone 7b, Atlanta GA. First frost around beginning of November.

[@projecttreecollard]

In your area, growing Jolly Green Tree Collards from cuttings or rooted plants is marginal. I know you have had some big, strangely cold winters the last few years. If I were you, I would buy the Jolly Green Tree Collard seeds, and grow them in the spring when you would start other brassicas like broccoli and cauliflower. I think you already missed the correct timing to plant them in the fall

[@TABULOUS1]

YOU GOT THIS... It'll be a burdenous CHORE to get that soil right, but you know what you're doing and it'll be worth it. I'm sure you already know that.

[@projecttreecollard]

yes! thank you:)

[@Shivermetimbers90]

Anyone know if I can grow these in 10b south Florida?

[@projecttreecollard]

check for sure on Florida Food Forest group on FB. They are very active and a wealth of info. Be specific about your town/region/microclimate.

[@joycecooper498]

Will the Merritt collard grow branches because I have had it about 2 years and it never grow branches in order for me to propagate

[@projecttreecollard]

watch the video I made on How To Prune Merritt Tree Collards

[@ajdavies4677]

I don’t see a lot of companion planting...how do you organically keep them pest free? I just lost one of my young purple tree collards to aphids and usually those white moths land on them a lot too.

[@projecttreecollard]

no companion planting yet as I barely got these in the ground 4 months ago in 100 degree heat. They are great interplanted with perennial herbs such as hyssop, thyme, oregano, yarrow, parsley...and annuals such as lettuce, mache, miners lettuce, cilantro, calendula, etc. Apparantly the hyssop helps deter the white cabbage moths, but I am not going to vouch for that yet.

[@Tyrashabrooks]

Hello is the jolly tree collard a hubrid thanks❤

[@projecttreecollard]

Technically all tree collards are hybrids. The Jolly Green Tree Collard came from a seed that popped up in my garden.

[@neva-surrender]

Do they get alot of pest damage in warm weather?

[@projecttreecollard]

it depends on your situation and pest load. I don't have issues in California

[@Maorawrath]

What's the heat tolerance of these? Can I grow them in the tropics?

[@projecttreecollard]

Since I introduced the Jolly Green Tree Collard in 2020 (quite recently) I haven't gotten any feedback from customers in the tropics. Sorry!

[@Maorawrath]

@@projecttreecollard Alright, well thanks for answering.

[@MeganWilliams81321]

@@projecttreecollardJust planted some in zone 10b…will let you know!

[@pk-pj4sz]

Your video is too quiet

[@projecttreecollard]

I will work on that for future videos. thanks for the feedback.

[@dorothytatum9739]

Do you have to replant them every year

[@projecttreecollard]

NO. They are perennial!

[@1948ravi]

I am from SriLanka .How to get a few seeds.

[@projecttreecollard]

For international orders, you go to the website and choose the seeds you want and then I send you a PayPal Invoice. Shipping is $10. This info is on the bottom of the seed descriptions and the order page. Thanks!

[@jeanhyde153]

Where can you get tree collards? I live in Missouri.

[@projecttreecollard]

www.projecttreecollard.org

[@gracesmith58]

How can we acquire seeds for the Jolly Tree collards?

[@projecttreecollard]

we have them at www.projecttreecollard.org

[@Familyadventures727]

Do you have cuttings for sale?

[@projecttreecollard]

yes. www.projecttreecollard.org. Stock changes weekly so get on the sign up list if I am out

[@dannybarrera7637]

Could have waited to plant in soil. Place the big pots in the ground, and carboard and mulch 6 to 12 inches on top. Let the worms do the digging and regenerating the soil.

[@projecttreecollard]

I would have waited if my living didn't depend on these plants. I needed to plant ASAP and I did my best at improving the soil with the help of the few worms that were there

[@ecobluefarms223]

What is your website Definitely will grow here in Texas

[@projecttreecollard]

projecttreecollard.org

[@projecttreecollard]

wonderful

[@billpopielarz8564]

I planted two Jolly Greens last spring in San Antonio and they are doing very well. Good morning sun and afternoon shade in a garden bed. No issues with the consecutive nights down in the low 20s during the winter. Almost 8 feet tall after one year! Ladybugs will be your friend.

[@projecttreecollard]

@@billpopielarz8564 that's great to hear about the winter cool temps and growth rate! thanks

[@ZE308AC]

where can i buy the seeds?

[@projecttreecollard]

www.projecttreecollard.org

[@joycecooper498]

Do you have to stake the jolly collards?

[@projecttreecollard]

yes. at this time of year they haven't needed it, but the winds and rains and snow will be just around the corner

[@joshuahanson5233]

Do you have a video on how to grow Jolly Green Tree Collards from seed?

[@projecttreecollard]

no. the tree collard seeds are all treated the same....and the same as you would plant any brassica like broccoli or kale

[@MasterCoachUniversity]

"This is horrible soil"... as she talks with collards growing above her head!

[@projecttreecollard]

really and truly, it is heavy clay with LOTS of rocks....I did heavily amend the soil before I put the gopher cages in

[@josanders1428]

I can’t here you.

[@projecttreecollard]

sorry. i do my best

[@rideordiechickdietoride4557]

I can't hear you speaking in the video.

[@projecttreecollard]

I bought a mic now but I can't fix the video now.

[@rideordiechickdietoride4557]

thanks, I watched anyway