Cotinus coggygria 'Purpureus'
PURPLE SMOKE BUSH
Anacardiaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Garden Styles: suits oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, informal hedge, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant

 
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Cotinus coggygria 'Purpureus'
PURPLE SMOKE BUSH
Anacardiaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink or grey

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer

Leaves: purple-green; red-purple new leaves; orange-yellow in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, informal hedge, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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