Large shrub displaying intense purple-red leaves throughout the season. Large, long lasting airy clusters of purplish flowers create the ‘smoke’ on the tree.
Product Description
COTINUS coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ – Royal Purple Smoketree
Large, loose-spreading, multi-stemmed shrub displaying intense purple-red leaves throughout the season. Large, long-lasting airy clusters of purplish hairs that are attached to the spent insignificant flowers create the ‘smoke’ on the tree. Native from southern Europe to central China.
Sun: Full Sun
Soil: Tolerates Most Soils if Well-Drained
Size: Height 10-15ft., Spread 10-15ft.
Zone: 5-8
Flower: Insignificant, yellowish with Showy Purple Airy Hairs Attached
Bloom Time: May to July
Attributes: Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Attracts Pollinators, Fall Interest, Showy Foliage