Purple Smoketree
Purple smokebush is an upright shrub with rounded, velvety-purple leaves. In summer, it develops beige-colored flowers that are not very noticeable.
The flowers turn into gorgeous, fluffy panicles of fine, pinkish hairs on elongated stalks, which look like "smoke."
Despite its attractive appearance, this shrub can sometimes suffer winter dieback in the Colorado Springs area. It is best used in a protected location.
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Purple Smoketree
Purple smokebush is an upright shrub with rounded, velvety-purple leaves. In summer, it develops beige-colored flowers that are not very noticeable.
The flowers turn into gorgeous, fluffy panicles of fine, pinkish hairs on elongated stalks, which look like "smoke."
Despite its attractive appearance, this shrub can sometimes suffer winter dieback in the Colorado Springs area. It is best used in a protected location.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Pronunciation
ko-TYE-nus kog-GY-gree-uh
Mature Height
8 to 10 ft.
Mature Spread
6 to 10 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
beige
Bloom time
June
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
species is native to southern Europe to central China
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 6,000 ft.
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