Description: A deciduous tree or shrub native to the Mediterranean and southern latitudes of the United States, Cotinus coggygria is ... the aubergine plumes of "smoke" that populate the plant ...

When the wine-red foliage of Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' begins ... turn silver-white and this is where the common name "smoke bush" comes from. The flowers literally look like puffs of ...

1. Cotinus coggygria (Smoke bush) The smoke bush is a shrub which will see you through a number of months, with its delicate pink summer flower plumes which appear smoke-like giving way to a ...

The Smoke tree is a small tree (or large shrub) grown for its striking new foliage, unique bloom clusters, and fantastic fall color. •In some areas of the United States, this tree is also called ...

Also, I fear I have lost the unusual 'smoke' that adds to its beauty. Smoke tree, botanically known as Cotinus coggygria, does require some pruning to keep it in shape and prevent it from becoming ...

TREES AND SHRUBS add structure, color and interest to any landscape. Those with dark leaves play a key role in mixed borders, where their colorful foliage contrasts beautifully with blooms of ...

PLANTS with dark-coloured foliage can add drama and contrast in the garden, none more so than the purple-leafed smoke bush, Cotinus coggygria ‘Grace’, which is at its peak at this time of year.

It was about three feet tall and I was hoping it would grow to a larger tree. It has leaves on it ... Botanically it is known as Cotinus coggygria - try saying that three times!

Is this true? Suggestions? – Multnomah County A: A smoke tree (Cotinus) is indeed a shrub and not a tree, though most of the ones you’ll see are trained to look like a tree with two or three ...