|
SCIENTIFIC NAME
|
COMMON NAME
|
|
|
Cotinus coggygria
Scop.
|
European Smoke Tree
|
|
|
PLANT FAMILY
|
SIZE GROUP
|
PLANT TYPE
|
|
Anacardiaceae
|
5-6
|
deciduous shrub or small tree
|
GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Wider than high to 15 feet, upright, spreading, loose and open.
ADAPTABILITY:
Prefers well drained loamy soil, but adaptable to different soils and pH.
FUNCTIONS:
Accent or focal point, especially the purple form (when pruned). Specimen, border,
massing.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Pruning is required to maintain intense foliage color in some purple-foliaged
forms.
NATIVE RANGE:
Southern Europe to Asia
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zone 5-7
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
f. purpureus-purple leaves and panicles. 'Velvet Cloak' velvety rose
purple leaf color, orange red fall color. Others are listed in Dirr. Cotinus
obovatus is an Arkansas native with attractive fall color and excellent
bark interest.
|
|
|
|