Cotinus coggygria
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Common NameSmoke Tree, ’Royal Purple’
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CA NativeNon-native
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Plant TypeTree
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Size10’ - 15’ X 10’ - 15’
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Flower ColorPink/Purple
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Bloom Time
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Spring
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LeavesDark Purple, Red in the Fall
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EvergreenDeciduous
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Deer ResistantRarely Damaged
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Wildlife Value
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Bird Habitat
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Growth RateSlow
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HardinessHardy
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Adverse Growth FactorsNone
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Special Features
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Fall Color
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Specimen
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Unusual Shape
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Water Use
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Low
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Soil pH5.5-6.4 (acid)
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Exposure
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Full Sun
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Partial Shade
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Shade
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Soil TypeNot Particular
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DrainageGood Drainage
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Description and Cultural Plant Tips
Masses of billowy hairs on spent flowers in summer lend to a striking smoky effect, especially from a distance.
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Master Gardener Comments
Excellent color and textural contrast in a mixed shrub planting.
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Varietals
‘Pink Champagne’ 4’ - 8’ X 6’ - 8’ has green leaves.
‘Purpureus’ has purple leaves that turn green and purple flowers.