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Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple

Royal Purple Smokebush

They are noted for their large, long-lasting, pink to purplish-pink, airy clusters that "smoke" on the tree. The distinctive, wine-coloured leaves turn to red in autumn.

  • »  Long lasting, small, cloud-like, pinkish flowers appear above the leaves
  • »  Rich maroon leaves emerge late in the spring
  • »  Leaves turn a rich red-purple in the fall
  • »  Upright, vase-shaped habit becomes oval with age
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer

2gal
$51.84
3gal
$55.25
7gal Low Inventory
$178.75
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:200-250 cm
  • Spread:200-250 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
Medium
Flowering Time
Summer
Habit
Oval
Upright
Vase-shape
Foliage Color
Purple
Landscape uses
Border/edging
Specimen
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

This plant will tolerate many types of soil i.e. rocky or dry, but not moist, low areas. It grows best in full sun, but will keep its colour in light shade. It can be pruned or trained into a tree form.