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Royal Purple Smoketree

Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple'

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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 10–10Type Shrub, Tree
Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — maroon-purple leaves that deepen to near-black in sun

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Anacardiaceae

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Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — This deciduous shrub matures at 10-15ft high and wide
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') — This deciduous shrub matures at 10-15ft high and wide; rounded shape that requires full sun for
Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — In summer, feathery, pinkish-purple smoke-like blooms add drama
Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — thrives in well-drained soil; shrub / tree with purple blooms
Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — it offers low-maintenance allure with moderate growth; come fall, the leaves can transform into a
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') — The Cotinus coggygria \'Royal Purple\'; maroon-purple leaves that deepen to near-black in sun
Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — Minimal pruning is necessary
Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — thrives in well-drained soil
Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — the Royal Purple Smoke Tree can contrast beautifully against green foliage
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