Royal Purple Smoketree

Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple'

Overview

The Royal Purple Smoketree, Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple', boasts rich, maroon-purple leaves that deepen to near-black in sun. In summer, feathery, pinkish-purple smoke-like blooms add drama. This deciduous shrub matures at 10-15ft high and wide, thrives in well-drained soil, and prefers full sun for best color. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, it offers low-maintenance allure with moderate growth, making it a striking choice for accent or specimen planting.

Sun FullWater LowZones 10–10

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — maroon-purple leaves that deepen to near-black in sun

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Anacardiaceae

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Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — In summer, feathery, pinkish-purple smoke-like blooms add drama

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — This deciduous shrub matures at 10-15ft high and wide

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — thrives in well-drained soil

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — and prefers full sun for best color

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — thrives in well-drained soil; shrub / tree with purple blooms

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — giving the ethereal appearance of puffs of smoke

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — and prefers full sun for best color; it offers low-maintenance allure with moderate growth

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — it offers low-maintenance allure with moderate growth; come fall, the leaves can transform into a

Royal Purple Smoketree (Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple') — making it a striking choice for accent or specimen planting; minimal pruning is necessary

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