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Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

Royal Purple Smoke Tree

Plant photo of: Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Don Syrek

 

Description

Royal Purple Smokebrush is a large shrub or small tree with handsome, oval purple leaves all summer which turn scarlet color in the fall. Silvery-purple clouds of seed heads appear in fall. This striking shrub prefers full sun and low amount of watering once it's established. Prune in winter to shape. This shrub reaches 15' tall and 10' wide.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Purple

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.