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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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Photos (172)

Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — the leaves of the Cotinus coggygria emerge in a rich purple or reddish hue; cloud-like plumes and vibrant foliage, image 91
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 92
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — or as part of a mixed border
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — it creates a stunning focal point; thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, image 109
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — Whether used as a specimen; turning to green or blue-green before concluding with a fiery display of orange
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — it is quite drought-tolerant once established; making it an excellent choice for varied climates
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — Notable for its purplish-pink smoke-like flower plumes and reddish-purple foliage; shrub / tree with green and, image 82
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — While it grows best in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8; these feathery blooms are composed of numerous tiny flowers
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — making it an excellent choice for varied climates
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — as well as to promote vigorous new growth which enhances the foliage color and flower production; minimal pruning, image 150
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — commonly known as Smoke Bush; notable for its purplish-pink smoke-like flower plumes and reddish-purple foliage, image 105
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — cloud-like plumes and vibrant foliage
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — shrub / tree with green and pink and purple blooms; though well-drained soil is ideal, image 103
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — though well-drained soil is ideal; it creates a stunning focal point, image 146
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — it creates a stunning focal point; thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, image 83
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 80
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — turning to green or blue-green before concluding with a fiery display of orange; while it grows best in USDA hardiness zones 5
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — Notable for its purplish-pink smoke-like flower plumes and reddish-purple foliage; shrub / tree with green and, image 134
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — shrub / tree for full or half; cotinus coggygria offers dynamic versatility and captivating beauty for any garden space
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — commonly known as Smoke Bush; notable for its purplish-pink smoke-like flower plumes and reddish-purple foliage
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — commonly known as Smoke Bush
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — the leaves of the Cotinus coggygria emerge in a rich purple or reddish hue; cloud-like plumes and vibrant foliage, image 65
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — making it an excellent choice for varied climates; shrub / tree for full or half
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — green and pink and purple flowers in the garden; is an ornamental deciduous shrub that provides a remarkable, image 102
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