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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
$52.81
3gal
$53.63
7gal
$188.50
  • 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
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Heat Tolerant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
• Xeriscape
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.