Purple Foliage Smoke Tree (Cotinus) Live Bareroot Tree (1-Pack)
- Enjoy Smoketree’s billowy, pink and purple summertime plumes
- This showy tree displays yellow, orange and red foliage in fall
- Since 1849, people have entrusted their gardens to Spring Hill
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Product Overview
Whether tucked in the garden or landscape, grown as an informal hedge, or planted en masse, the colorful and showy Purple Smoketree tree is sure to be a standout. In the summertime, billowy hairs from spent flower clusters create whimsical plumes of pink and purple that appear to float above the rich purple foliage. In the fall, the foliage takes on shades of yellow, orange and purplish-red. The tree is compact, growing 8 ft. tall to 12 ft. tall with an 8 ft. to 10 ft. spread. It tolerates dry conditions.
- Space plants approximately 8 ft. to 10 ft. apart for best results
- For best results, grow in average, well-drained soil
- Reaches standard mature height of 8 ft. to 12 ft.
- Includes one 2 ft. to 3 ft. bareroot
- Botanical name: cotinus coggygria atropurpurea
- Does not like to be wet, good drainage is essential
Info & Guides
Product Overview
- Enjoy Smoketree’s billowy, pink and purple summertime plumes
- This showy tree displays yellow, orange and red foliage in fall
- Since 1849, people have entrusted their gardens to Spring Hill
Specifications
Dimensions
Mature Height (in.)
144
Mature Width (in.)
120
Details
Additional Characteristics
None Listed
Average Shipping Height (in.)
24
Best Time to Plant
Spring to Fall
Blossom Color
No Blossoms
Botanical Name
Cotinus coggygria atropurpurea
Common Name
Smoke bush
Evergreen or Deciduous
Deciduous
Fragrance
Non-Fragrant
Growth Habit
Branching
Hardiness Zone
5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F)
Optimal Soil Condition
Neutral
Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.)
120
Returnable
180-Day
Shipped As
Bare Root
Sun Tolerance
Full Sun
Tree Type
Other
Wildlife Attracted
No Wildlife Attracted
Wildlife Deterred
No Wildlife Deterred
Questions & Answers
5Questions5Answers
Does this tree do well at 3200 ft elevation where it's hot in the summer and below zero for sever...
Asked by Bill April 11, 20201
AnswerHello, This plant does best in zone 5 to 8. If you are in this hardiness zone, it should perform well.
Does this grow in full shade?
Asked by shade March 31, 20201
AnswerNo, this does not grow in full shade.
can it be grown in a pot?
Asked by McGregor March 17, 20201
AnswerPurple Smoke Tree will grow to a height of 8-12 feet and develop a spread of 8-10 feet. We recommend planting this tree directly in the ground.
Dimensions at maturity?
Asked by Elsie March 16, 20201
AnswerPurple Smoke Tree will grow to a height of 8-12 feet and develop a spread of 8-10 feet.
Deer and or disease resistant?
Asked by Kimber June 27, 20191
AnswerHi Kimber. Thank you for your question. The Purple Foliage Smoke Tree (Cotinus coggygria atropurpurea ) does not like to be wet & good drainage is essential. This tree does not deter wildlife nor does it attract wildlife. No disease resistance is listed by the nursery. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Rick_HD_OC
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