Royal Purple Smoke Tree
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
SKU
2814
Dramatic, long lasting, pinkish purple, smoke-like airy seed clusters backed by reddish-purple foliage creates a prized small tree or large accent shrub. Foliage holds color all summer, turning scarlet in autumn. Deciduous. Full sun. Moderate grower to 15 feet tall, 10 to 12 feet wide. Tissue culture.
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4 - 8 Change
Full sun
Once established, water deeply, occasionally; more in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | koh-TY-nus kog-GY-gree-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 15 ft. tall, 10 to 12 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | Dark foliage, smoky blooms, and warm fall colors make this an excellent addition to the garden. Plant it with other shrubs to accentuate its colors or use it as an informal specimen. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Garden Style | Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water deeply, occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Sensational Foliage and Blooms |
Easy to grow in average soils; requires excellent drainage. Tolerates poor, rocky, infertile soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Fertilize in spring. Prune heavily every few years to promote new growth with larger, more colorful foliage.
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