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Smoke Bush

Cotinus Coggygria

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Overview

Cotinus coggygria, commonly known as Smoke Bush, is a deciduous shrub with a rounded habit, reaching 10-15 feet in height and width. Notable for its purplish-pink smoke-like flower plumes and reddish-purple foliage, it creates a stunning focal point. Thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Hardiness zones 5-9. Minimal pruning necessary; tolerates drought once established. Spectacular autumn foliage offers a final season of vibrant color.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — Typically growing to heights of 10 to 15 feet with a similar spread

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Anacardiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — is an ornamental deciduous shrub that provides a remarkable visual interest with its unique; spectacular autumn, image 87
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — Spectacular autumn foliage offers a final season of vibrant color; commonly known as Smoke Bush, image 112
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — is an ornamental deciduous shrub that provides a remarkable visual interest with its unique; spectacular autumn foliage offers
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — it is quite drought-tolerant once established; making it an excellent choice for varied climates, image 70
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — commonly known as Smoke Bush; notable for its purplish-pink smoke-like flower plumes and reddish-purple foliage, image 79
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — making it an excellent choice for varied climates; shrub / tree for full or half, image 97
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — Thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; the leaves of the Cotinus coggygria emerge in a rich purple or
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — reaching 10-15 feet in height and width; it is quite drought-tolerant once established
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — Minimal pruning necessary; tolerates drought once established
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — Whether used as a specimen; turning to green or blue-green before concluding with a fiery display of orange, image 125
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — Thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; the leaves of the Cotinus coggygria emerge in a rich, image 110
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — or as part of a mixed border; whether used as a specimen, image 126
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — making it an excellent choice for varied climates; shrub / tree for full or half, image 71
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — is a deciduous shrub with a rounded habit; typically growing to heights of 10 to 15 feet with a similar spread, image 106
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — While it grows best in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — Whether used as a specimen; turning to green or blue-green before concluding with a fiery display of orange, image 151
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — cloud-like plumes and vibrant foliage; or purplish-red in the fall, image 140
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — it is quite drought-tolerant once established; making it an excellent choice for varied climates, image 148
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — turning to green or blue-green before concluding with a fiery display of orange; while it grows best in USDA, image 118
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — Cotinus coggygria offers dynamic versatility and captivating beauty for any garden space; is a deciduous shrub, image 101
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — as well as to promote vigorous new growth which enhances the foliage color and flower production; minimal pruning necessary
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — reaching 10-15 feet in height and width; it is quite drought-tolerant once established, image 107
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — making it an excellent choice for varied climates; shrub / tree for full or half, image 123
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — or purplish-red in the fall; green and pink and purple flowers in the garden, image 145
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