Smokebush
Cotinus coggygria
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southern Europe to central China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
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.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Smokebush grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southern Europe to central China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.