Richmonds Pride Purple Tree Collard

Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Richmond's Pride'

Also Known As

Richmond's Pride Kale

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

2a-10b

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Richmonds Pride Purple Tree Collard plant details

Richmonds Pride Purple Tree Collard is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green and purple foliage. green and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Richmonds Pride Purple Tree Collard

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and purple
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: green and purple blooms
Uses: container plant, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Richmonds Pride Purple Tree Collard

USDA Zones: 2a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The OFFICIAL green of Richmond, CA!! First brought to Richmond from the South during WWII, the Purple Tree Collard is a resilient, nutritious and delicious perennial veggie. Urban Tilth, a super local nonprofit that focuses on urban agriculture, has adopted the Purple Tree Collard as its official mascot and plants Tree Collards to contribute to its goal of 5% local food production for the Richmond area. This purple form is a local cultivar chosen for its sweet, tender leaves and pretty color. To grow, situate the plant in a sunny site (preferably in rich soil, but this is not required). Grows from 6-10’ tall and around 3’ wide. The purple color is enhanced by cold weather and the sweetest leaves can be harvested during this time, though this vegetable is productive year-round. Individual plants can live up to 20 years and can be easily propagated by cuttings.