Scientific Name
Cotinus coggygria

Common Name
Smoketree

Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid
Site Requirements: Sun; range of soil types
Texture: Medium
Form: Open, spreading irregular, shrubby; rounded
Height: 10 to 15'
Width: 8 to 14'
Leaf: 1.5 to 3.5" alternate, simple leaf with parallel veins; yellow, red, purple fall color
Flower/Fruit: Produces cloud of airy smoky pink flowers on current season growth
Comments: Fibrous root system; easy to transplant; drought tolerant
Cultivars: --
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