SMOKETREE

Plant Name: Royal Purple Smoke Tree
Scientific Name: Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ — Royal Purple Smoketree, Royal Purple Smoke Tree
Mature Height: 10–15 ft
Mature Spread: 10–15 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate (1–2 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate; ~5–10 gal/week while establishing, then ~10–15 gal every 10–14 days once established; increase during extreme heat
Foliage: Deep burgundy to purple, rounded, deciduous
Fall Color: Scarlet, orange, red, and purple
Flower Color: Yellow-green with smoky pink-purple flower plumes
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Fruit: Small, dry fruits surrounded by feathery hairs that create the characteristic smoky appearance
Hardiness Zones: 4–8 (−30°F to 20°F)
Features: Rich purple foliage; exceptional fall color; distinctive smoky flower clusters; drought tolerant once established; excellent specimen or accent tree
Additional Facts: Royal Purple is one of the most popular purple-leaved smoke tree cultivars, prized for its deep burgundy-purple foliage throughout the growing season and its dramatic pink-purple “smoke” effect in summer.