Airy pink flower plumes create a smoke-like haze around the canopy. 'Royal Purple' has burgundy foliage.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Jun to Jul
- USDA Zones
- 4-8
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 10-15'
- Bloom Colors
- Pink
△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance
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About This Name
Cotinus coggygria is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Smoke Tree unambiguously. The genus Cotinus places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Smoke Tree, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Cotinus coggygria will give you the most precise results.