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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) — Minimal pruning necessary; tolerates drought once established; as well as to promote vigorous new growth which enhances the
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 117
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) — Spectacular autumn foliage offers a final season of vibrant color; commonly known as Smoke Bush, image 60
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — Whether used as a specimen; turning to green or blue-green before concluding with a fiery display of orange, image 73
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — Notable for its purplish-pink smoke-like flower plumes and reddish-purple foliage
Smoke Bush (Cotinus Coggygria) — shrub / tree with green and pink and purple blooms
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 132
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Cotinus Coggygria
Cotinus Coggygria
Cotinus Coggygria
Cotinus Coggygria
Cotinus Coggygria
Cotinus Coggygria
Cotinus Coggygria
Cotinus Coggygria
Cotinus Coggygria
Cotinus Coggygria
Cotinus Coggygria
Cotinus Coggygria
Cotinus Coggygria
Cotinus Coggygria
Cotinus Coggygria
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