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Tree | Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak' Velvet Cloak Smoke Bush |
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Description | This beautiful shrub or small tree is an upright growing selection that has stunning deep purple foliage turning a blazing orange-red in autumn. Flower plumes, which appear after flowering give a smokey haze to branch tips, hence the name smoke tree. | ||
Foliage |
Deciduous
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Shrub
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Mature Size | 2-4 x 2-4m | ||
Uses | Cotinus are outstanding specimens in a shrub border, and are a great choice for planting in groups or for hedging. | ||
Position & Soil | This variety prefers a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Can grow in full sun or partial shade. Can tolerate drought once established and tolerates cold weather. | ||
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Substitutes |
• Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' • Cotinus coggygria purpurea |
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