Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' |
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Royal Purple Smoke Tree |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: Don Syrek
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.