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Purple Smoketree

Cotinus Coggygria 'Purpureus'

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Overview

The Purple Smoketree, Cotinus Coggygria 'Purpureus', features multi-season appeal with its purplish foliage and feathery "smoke" blooms. Thriving in zones 5-9, it reaches 10-15 feet in height and width. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for adding texture and a burst of color to gardens, it requires minimal trimming. A captivating specimen or background plant.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 3–11Climate Temperate
Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Purpureus') — features multi-season appeal with its purplish foliage and feathery "smoke" blooms

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Anacardiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Purpureus') — although it performs best in well-drained soils

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