Description
Green Queen Tree Collard is a new variety obtained from a Southern California customer in 2021. In 3 years of growing it in Grass Valley, Green Queen has endured feet of snow and hot dry summers alike. It has done well without fertilizer of any kind. It blooms in the spring in our area, but in Southern California it hasn’t bloomed in the last 8-10 years.
One of the main distinguishing characteristics of this perennial collard is the wavy shape to the leaves on all but the smallest leaves on very slender branches. The waviness might diminish a bit on the oldest, largest leaves at the bottom. There also can be a minor, shallow toothy edge to the leaf.
The white veins are quite pronounced, unlike many tree collards. The bright green leaves can reach at least ten or twelve inches in length not including the stems. Plants can be easily kept to 3 or 4 feet in height, but can reach up to 6 feet tall in some gardens.
Green Queen Tree Collards are perennial in zones 8-11, and probably marginal in zones 7 A and 7B. It has thrived in Grass Valley, CA where it snows lightly in winter and gets up to 115 degrees in July and August.
These seeds will not be true to type due to cross-pollination with other brassicas on the farm. The seed will likely produce vigorous, leafy brassica plants that may be of interest to plant breeding enthusiasts. They flower at the same time as other tree collards so they may produce some interesting crosses.
Please send a message if you wish to have seeds shipped internationally and let us know your order. We will send you a Paypal Invoice. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee delivery for international orders. Please do your research beforehand to see if customs is likely to confiscate your items. We have successfully shipped to Australia, parts of Asia, parts of Africa, Europe, and Canada, in a regular letter envelope ($10).
