Description
Royal Purple Smoketree is a beautiful large shrub with purple leaves and smoky purple flowers. It is only one out of the many shrubs we grow.
If you want to know more about this beautiful shrub, check out the North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox.
Scientific Name: Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’
Zone: 4-9 Find Your Growing Zone
Mature Height: 10-15 ft
Mature Width: 12 ft
Fruit: None
Flowers: Feathery Pink Plumes
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Growth Rate: 12-24″
Soil: Well- drained, rich soil
Drought Tolerance: Poor
Flood Tolerance: Good
Sun Requirements: Sun (partial shade in hot climates can be beneficial)
Fall Color: Scarlet
Wildlife Value: Limited value. It does provide shelter.
