Cotinus coggygria 'Purpureus'
Purple Smoke Tree
Description
A deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 10' tall, the "Purpureus" is grown for its wispy, thread-like flower clusters in summer. Its green foliage turns a brilliant purple and then yellow to red in the fall. This shrub is a show stopper! It prefers full sun but will do better with afternoon shade in hot inland areas. This attractive shrub is drought tolerant once it's established.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Purple
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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.