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 3–11Climate Temperate

Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — cloud-like plumes and vibrant foliage

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 3–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Anacardiaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Photos (152)

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 143

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 144

Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — though well-drained soil is ideal; it creates a stunning focal point, image 146

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) — as well as to promote vigorous new growth which enhances the foliage color and flower production; minimal pruning, image 150

Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — making it an excellent choice for varied climates; shrub / tree for full or half, image 149

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) — or as part of a mixed border; whether used as a specimen, image 152

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