Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Royal Purple is a compact variety of smoketree that produces dramatic coloration all season: from maroon-red leaves emerging in spring, soon followed by small yellow flowers, to long-lasting, pinkish-purple, smoke-like airy seed clusters in summer backed by purple leaves that turn scarlet in fall.
Use as a single, eye-catching specimen, en masse, or as a screen.
Photo courtesy of Our Growing Friends at Casey Nursery in Goldsboro, NC & Guadlupe Magana, Toms Creek Nursery in Farmer, NC (336) 857-2131
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Small Ornamental Tree or Large Shrub
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| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
10' - 15' |
| Spread |
15' - 20' |
| Shape |
Upright & Spreading |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Burgundy |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Red |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
Insignificant, but pinkish purple plumes in summer |
Specimen Quality
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Yes
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage. |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
4 to 8 |
