Cotinus, Smokebush 'Royal Purple'
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Description
Royal Purple Smokebush | Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Other Names: Smoketree
Introduced in 1953, ‘Royal Purple’ continues its popularity with dramatic, long-lasting, pinkish purple, smoke-like airy seed clusters backed by reddish purple foliage that holds its color all summer, then turns scarlet red in autumn. At maturity, ‘Royal Purple’ can reach 15 ft tall by 12 ft wide. For best color, plant in full sun.Minnesota's Largest Selection of Shrubs
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Details
Royal Purple Smokebush features airy panicles of yellow flowers with fuchsia stalks at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has attractive deep purple deciduous foliage. The round leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding brick red in the fall.
Royal Purple Smokebush is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Royal Purple Smokebush is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
Royal Purple Smokebush will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.
This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
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| Available for Pre-Order | No |
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| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Common Family Name | Smokebush |