Eurasian Smoke Tree

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Botanical Name: Cotinus coggygria
Common Name: Eurasian Smoke Tree

Updated 3/2012

Height: 10-15' Spread: 10-15' Habit/Form: Multi-stemmed shrub or single trunk tree, often upright in habit   Growth Rate: Medium Zone: 5-8

Cultural Requirements: Best in full sun to part-shade. Grow in well-drained soil high in organic matter. Quite adaptable to drier, gravelly soils, but avoid low-lying areas where soil remains wet. May suffer from dieback in cold winters, but vigorous stems spring back to life in the spring.

Ornamental Characteristics: The outstanding feature of smokebush is the large, airy, plume-like flower clusters that pass through several color changes, often a smoky pink, and provide interest all summer. The oval or slightly elongated green leaves become reddish-purple in the fall.

Uses in the Landscape: Good in shrub border, in masses, or as an accent or striking focal point.

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