One can expect it to be good in zones 8-11, and probably marginal in zones 7A and 7B. Based on past experience, it should be at least as cold and heat tolerant as its parentage. Because it is a new introduction, at this time its cold hardiness and heat tolerance is unknown. They are crinkly like Dino Tree Collards, but much wider and less linear. Leaves can get up to 1 1/2 feet long and are a stunning blue-green color with a hint of pink/purple in the stems. Once Big Blue reaches 2-3 feet in height, it would be best tied to a sturdy stake as it can be top heavy in storms and high winds. The Muskogee may grow as high as 40 feet after 8 years. Within the first year or two, wide stalks 1-2 inches in diameter can form. Muskogee Crape Myrtle Tree Muskogee Crape Myrtle is not only one of the few varieties with rich lavender-purple flowers, but it also delivers color and full blooms for up to six months Dark blue varieties exist, but Muskogee comes really close. Big Blue gets between 3 and 8 feet in height, and appears to naturally branch into a mid-sized shrub form. It is a naturally occurring garden hybrid from the Berkeley Farm that appears to be a cross between the Merritt Tree Collard, Dino Tree Collard, and maybe even Purple Tree Collard. One can expect it to be good in zones 8-11, and probably marginal in zones 7A and 7B.īig Blue Tree Collards are a 2020 introduction and extremely limited perennial tree collard. It doesn’t not appear to be a big bloomer which means it is much more productive through the spring than some other tree collards. They are smooth like annual collards, but much larger. The reason for this is that it does not grow in soggy soil. The tree grows up to 15 feet tall and has to be planted in a soil that drains well. Leaves can get up to 2 feet long and are a bright to medium green color with lighter stems. This is the fig tree that is the hardest to find and it can handle temperatures as low as 15 degrees F and sometimes even lower. Once Jolly Green reaches 2-3 feet in height, it is best tied to a sturdy, metal stake as it can get top heavy in storms and high winds. Within the first year or two, it forms a 1 inch diameter trunk. It gets between 6 and 10 feet in height, and appears to naturally branch into a large shrub form. It is a naturally occurring garden hybrid from the Berkeley Farm that appears to be a cross between the Merritt Tree Collard, Green Tree Collard, and maybe even Purple Tree Collard. After planting it, it was mowed over a couple of times but still ended up growing back the next. Positive: On Mar 28, 2009, fcbadams from Fall City, WA wrote: I purchased a starter at a library plant sale. Now the Jacaranda will not be the only purple-flowered tree in the front yard. Purple Coneflower ( Echinacea purpurea) Purple coneflower is an easy-to-find perennial. Jolly Green Tree Collard is a 2020 introduction and extremely limited perennial tree collard. This looks like it will be an interesting, fairly unique tree.
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