Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Royal Purple Smoke Tree
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.