Cotinus coggygria, commonly known as smoketree, is an upright, loose-spreading, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that is native from southern Europe to central China. It typically matures over time to 10-15’ tall and as wide.

Scientific name: Cotinus coggygria ‘Purpureus’ Pronunciation: koe-TYE-nus koe-GUY-gree-uh Common name(s): ‘Purpureus’ Smoketree, ‘Purpureus’ Wig-Tree, ‘Purpureus’ Smokebush Family: Anacardiaceae USDA hardiness zones: 5 through 8 (Fig. 2) Origin: not native to North America Uses: container or above-ground planter; large

'Purpureus' is known for its purple-pink fruiting panicles. Can be pruned to low framework each year to promote plant coloration which occurs best on vigorous stems. Misty fruiting panicles give the species its name.

Green (Late leafing, medium blue-green in summer); Multi-Colored (Variations of yellow, orange, red, or purple fall foliage) Cream (Creamy, smoky yellowish to pink-purple fruiting panicles (6-8" long and wide) effective due to long hairs on pedicels and peduncles through summer)

Cotinus coggygria Purpureus Group. smoke tree Purpureus Group. A large, bushy deciduous shrub with large, rounded dark royal purple foliage. Large, pinkish feathery plumes of flowers, which look like smoke, appear in summer

Cotinus coggygria is the only member of its genus to remain quite common in the wild across a very wide if discontinuous range. It is also the species in which the unique, wispy nature of the flower- and seed-heads is most fully developed, making it an instantly recognisable bush through the second half of the year.

Middle-aged Cotinus coggygria 'Purpureus': 'Purpureus' Smoketree. Scientific name: Cotinus coggygria. Pronunciation: koe-TYE-nus koe-GUY-gree-uh. Common name (s): 'Purpureus' Smoketree, `Purpureus' Wig-Tree, `Purpureus' Smokebush. Family: Anacardiaceae. USDA hardiness zones: 5A through 8B (Fig. 2) Origin: not native to North America.

Smoketree, or smokebush, is an upright spreading deciduous shrub or small tree in the Anacardiaceae (cashew or poison ivy) family. It will provide a wide range of garden interest throughout the season. The smoky pink flowers are showy, …

Cotinus coggygria Purpureus Group is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub or tree with purple foliage. In spring and summer bronze and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water.

'Purpureus' is a large, bushy, deciduous shrub with round leaves that emerge purple, fading to dark green in summer and turning yellow, orange or red-purple in autumn. Panicles of dark pink flowers bloom in summer.