American Smoke Bush

Cotinus Obovatus

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Overview

The American Smoke Bush (Cotinus obovatus) is a captivating deciduous shrub, noted for its eye-catching, smoke-like plumes. It reaches heights of 10-15 feet, with a similar spread. Oval foliage transforms from blue-green to vivid fall colors. Preferring well-drained soil, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. This low-maintenance native offers dramatic texture and color to any landscape, enchanting both designers and clients. Zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 4–8Climate Temperate

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — The American Smoke Bush (Cotinus obovatus) is a captivating deciduous shrub

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — noted for its eye-catching

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — It reaches heights of 10-15 feet, with a similar spread

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — Oval foliage transforms from blue-green to vivid fall colors

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — Preferring well-drained soil, it thrives in full sun to partial shade

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — This low-maintenance native offers dramatic texture and color to any landscape

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — scientifically known as Cotinus obovatus

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Anacardiaceae
Climate: Temperate

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American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — The American Smoke Bush (Cotinus obovatus) is a captivating deciduous shrub

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — noted for its eye-catching

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — It reaches heights of 10-15 feet, with a similar spread

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — Oval foliage transforms from blue-green to vivid fall colors

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — Preferring well-drained soil, it thrives in full sun to partial shade

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — This low-maintenance native offers dramatic texture and color to any landscape

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — scientifically known as Cotinus obovatus

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — enchanting both designers and clients

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — is an eye-catching deciduous shrub that provides a unique addition to any landscape with its cloud-like

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — It typically reaches a height and width of about 10 to 15 feet when mature

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — although it can sometimes grow as tall as 20 to 30 feet under optimal conditions

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — rounded leaves that emerge in a soft blue-green hue

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — Native to the southern United States

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — deep green as they mature

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — the plant produces dramatic

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — feathery inflorescences that resemble billowing smoke

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — ranging in color from pink to purplish-gray

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — the foliage offers a stunning display

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — and purplish-pink before dropping

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — <br><br>This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — Relatively low maintenance

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — being notably adaptable to different soil types

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — the American Smoke Bush is drought tolerant once established and requires little pruning

American Smoke Bush (Cotinus Obovatus) — With its bold texture and captivating seasonal transformations

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