Royal Purple Smoketree

Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple'

Overview

The Royal Purple Smoketree, Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple', boasts rich, maroon-purple leaves that deepen to near-black in sun. In summer, feathery, pinkish-purple smoke-like blooms add drama. This deciduous shrub matures at 10-15ft high and wide, thrives in well-drained soil, and prefers full sun for best color. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, it offers low-maintenance allure with moderate growth, making it a striking choice for accent or specimen planting.

Sun FullWater LowZones 10–10

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — maroon-purple leaves that deepen to near-black in sun

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — rounded shape that requires full sun for optimal color and bloom development

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — making it a striking choice for accent or specimen planting

$Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — The Cotinus coggygria \'Royal Purple\'$

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — commonly referred to as the Royal Purple Smoke Tree

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — is a striking deciduous shrub revered for its majestic fog-like blooms and dark foliage

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — As you consider its integration into your landscape design

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Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Anacardiaceae

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$Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — The Cotinus coggygria \'Royal Purple\'$

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — it's essential to recognize the visual drama it can bring to a garden.<br><br>This cultivar flaunts

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — Come fall, the leaves can transform into a stunning scarlet, adding yet another layer of seasonal

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — The "smoke" refers to the billowy hairs attached to elongated stalks

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — which hold tiny clusters of yellowish flowers in the summer

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — the Royal Purple Smoke Tree offers a robust

$Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — It\'s adaptable to a range of soil types, as long as they are well-drained$

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — Minimal pruning is necessary

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — With its bold color and texture

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — the Royal Purple Smoke Tree can contrast beautifully against green foliage

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — complementing both traditional and contemporary garden styles

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — purple flowers in the garden

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — shrub / tree with purple blooms

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — shrub / tree for full

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — maroon-purple leaves that deepen to near-black in sun; thrives in well-drained soil

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — In summer, feathery, pinkish-purple smoke-like blooms add drama; as you consider its integration

$Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — commonly referred to as the Royal Purple Smoke Tree; the Cotinus coggygria \'Royal Purple\'$