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Smoke Tree 'Royal Purple' (Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple')

Smoke Tree 'Royal Purple' is a large shrub or small tree with deep, rich purple, rounded leaves that hold their color all season. In summer, it produces massive, airy panicles of tiny flowers that create a hazy, smoke-like effect—hence the name. The fall color is brilliant red-orange.

Botanical Profile

Family:Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:Cotinus (ko-TYE-nus)
Species:coggygria (kog-GY-gree-uh)
Cultivar:Royal Purple

Garden Performance

Full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established. The purple foliage is most intense in full sun. The "smoke" plumes are a unique textural element. Can be coppiced to maintain size and enhance foliage color. A dramatic specimen plant.

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