Smoke Tree
This dramatic long-lasting unusual shrub or tree is best planted in groups, in a shrub border, or as a specimen. Naturally multi-trunked but can be trained to a single trunk. 'Royal Purple' has roundish leaves that emerge reddish-purple and hold their color all summer before turning scarlet in fall. Attractive purple "smoke puffs" come from clusters of fading flowers.
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' Multi
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf notes : Foliage emerges reddish-purple and matures to scarlet.
Leaf length : 1 1/2- 3"
Leaf shape : Rounded
Leaf color : Purple
Flower Characteristics
Flower notes : Fading flower clusters produce purple "smoke puffs."
Flower color : Pink
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Deciduous
Average size maturity width : 10-12 ft.
Average size maturity height : 15 ft.
Growth rate : Moderate
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : -20 to -15 F( Z5a)
Sunset zone : 2-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Sun
Landscape Attributes
Oak root fungus resistance : Yes
Attractive bark : Yes