Smokebush is a deciduous shrub prized for its feathery, smoke-like flower panicles in summer and stunning fall foliage ranging from yellow to orange to deep red. It thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
8–15′ tall × 8–12′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 4aZone 9b
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Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Southern Europe to central China
Function & Care
dynamic accumulatorwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering
Notable Cultivars
Royal Purple and Grace feature deep burgundy foliage that darkens with age; Golden Spirit produces bright chartreuse to lime-green leaves that turn orange-red in fall. All cultivars produce the characteristic feathery flower plumes.
