Royal Purple Smoke Tree (Continus Coggygria)

Bring dramatic color and texture to your landscape with the Royal Purple Smoke Tree (Cotinus coggygria), a striking deciduous shrub that’s as beautiful as it is easy to grow. Known for its rich, maroon-red foliage that deepens to velvety purple as the seasons change, this ornamental favorite is sure to turn heads in any garden.

In late spring and early summer, the real magic begins—tiny flowers mature into wispy, smoky seed plumes, giving the shrub its signature “smoke-like” appearance. Whether you’re creating a focal point, border, or hedge, the Royal Purple Smoke Tree adds elegance, color, and charm.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Color All Season Long: Deep purple foliage stands out spring through fall, transitioning to brilliant scarlet in autumn.
• Unique Flowering Display: Feather-like, smoky plumes float above the foliage in summer, offering eye-catching texture and movement.
• Versatile Growth Habit: Can be pruned as a small shrub or allowed to grow into a graceful, multi-stemmed tree.
• Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established, with minimal pruning required.

Quick Facts:

• Hardiness Zones: 4–9
• Mature Size: 10–15 ft tall, 10–12 ft wide
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Foliage: Deep purple, turning red in fall
• Soil: Well-draining, adaptable to most types
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Attracts: Birds, bees, and admiring glances

Whether you’re designing a pollinator-friendly space or want a low-fuss statement shrub with high impact, the Royal Purple Smoke Tree is a regal addition to any yard. Ships established in a 1-gallon trade pot, ready to plant and thrive.

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