Cotinus coggygria var. purpurea
Cotinus coggygria var. purpurea
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Smokebush is a flashy, fast growing plant that thrives on poor conditions and neglect. Foliage emerges a brilliant red in spring, darkens to a deep green-purple as summer progresses, then turns back to a bright red as fall approaches. Plumes of smokey-pink flowers adorn the plant in summer (if not cut back).
We never have flowers on the plant in our garden as we prune it hard to maintain a smaller size. This plant grows rapidly! The first photo shows our young plant in early May, the second in early July.
Zones: 4 to 8
Family: Anacardiaceae
Type: Deciduous Shrub
Height: 10 to 15 ft.
Spread: 15 to 20 ft.
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Conditions: Average, poor, well-drained
Bloom Time: May to July
Native Range: southern Europe to central China
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