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Cotinus obovatus

American Smoke Tree

This upright shrub has showy clusters of purplish-pink, billowy hairs that cover the plant in fluffy, hazy, smoke-like puffs.  Spring leaves are silky pink, becoming bluish to dark green, while fall foliage has notable colours of yellow, orange, red and reddish-purple

  • »  Short, open crown with an upright habit
  • »  Clusters of tiny yellowish-green flowers
  • »  Fluffy blooms take on a smoky-pink to purplish-pink colour in the summer
  • »  Bluish-green leaves
  • »  Fall colours include yellow, red, orange and reddish-purple
  • »  Bloom Time: May to June

2gal
$41.44
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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:4-9 m
  • Spread:5-9 m
  • Bloom Color: Pink (pale)
Exposure
• Full Sun
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Heat Tolerant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
• Xeriscape
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cotinus obovatus

Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions including poor, rocky sites. Mass in the shrub border for a striking display.