Cotinus coggygria 'Purpureus' (Purple Smokebush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus | Cotinus |
| Species | coggygria |
| Cultivar | 'Purpureus' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Europe, Central / West Asia, Garden Origin |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4a-8b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34 to -9C |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 to 15F |
| Height | 3-5 m |
| Spread | 4-5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Smoke-like appearance; leaves alternate, green to dark purple, oval to round, pale on lower surface; flowers small, in panicles, dark purple; drupes small, at the end of fluffy pedicels. Winter ID: Stems purple with a waxy bloom. |
| Shape | Round |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
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