Colorful and Showy

Purple Smoketree

Colorful and Showy

Billowy plumes of pink and purple hues
Purple foliage
Grows 8-12 ft. tall
Foliage turns shades of orange and red in fall
Plant as specimen or informal hedge

Whether tucked in the garden or landscape, grown as an informal hedge, or planted en masse, this small tree is sure to be a standout. In the summertime, billowy hairs from spent flower clusters create whimsical plumes of pink and purple that appear to float above the rich purple foliage. In the fall, Purple Smoketree 's foliage takes on shades of yellow, orange and purplish-red. Grows 8-12 ft. tall with an 8-10 ft. spread. Tolerates dry conditions. Grows best when planted in full sun. Zones 4-8.

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Bareroot Roses
3A-4A	4/7/25 - 6/6/25
4B	4/7/25 - 6/6/25
5A	4/7/25 - 6/6/25
5B	3/24/25 - 6/6/25
6A	3/10/25 - 6/6/25
6B	2/24/25 - 6/6/25
7A	2/24/25 - 6/6/25
7B	2/17/25 - 5/23/25
8A	2/17/25 - 5/23/25
8B	2/10/25 - 5/23/25
9A	2/10/25 - 5/23/25
9B	1/13/25 - 5/23/25
10A & B	1/13/25 - 5/23/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7A: 6/2/25 Zones 7B-10B: 5/19/25

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Cotinus coggygria atropurpurea
Height: 8 - 12 feet
Spacing:8 - 10 feet
Depth:Dig a hole large enough to spread the roots without bending them. Plant at the same depth as in the nursery. The previous soil line should be evident.
Spread:8 - 10 feet
Light Required:Full Sun
Size: 2-4 Ft
Zone: 6-7

Form: Shrub, Flowering Shrub, Tree, Flowering Tree
Soil Requirements: Average, well-drained soil. Does not like to be wet. Good drainage is essential.
Pruning: Can be pruned into tree form. In early spring, only prune what is absolutely necessary, to ensure as many blooms as possible.
Foliage: Deciduous, purple foliage. In fall, foliage will show shades of yellow, orange, and purplish-red.