Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' by Danger Garden

    Photo by Danger Garden

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

    Also Known As

    • Royal Purple Smoke Bush
    • Royal Purple Smoke Tree

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 15'
    • W: 15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    More Options

    Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' plant details

    Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with purple foliage. In summer bronze and pink flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: anacardiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous purple
    Mature size: 15 FT wide, 15 FT tall
    Flowers: bronze and pink blooms in summer
    Uses: fall color, red stems

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A fantastic and colorful 15' shrub with outstanding dark deep-purple leaves in spring which matures toward deep-green with purple tints during summer. The foliage contrasts perfectly with its plumes of dusty-pink smoky blooms. The leaves deepen to an eye-catching vivid scarlet-purple fall color. A wonderful choice for specimen! S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Royal Purple Smoke Tree grows best in a sunny location and a well-drained loam however, it is very useful in dry, rocky soil. The large panicles of flowers, produced in early summer, give the effect of a cloud of smoke. Foliage is dark purple and the flowers are purple to pink. The fall color is usually good and ranges from yellow to orange

    By: Oregon Grown Tree Farm

    A deciduous, multi-stemmed, small tree with dark, purple-red foliage. Small flowers are followed by airy clusters of smokey-pink seed.

    By: Garden World

    A very useful shrub with foliage emerging maroon red, maturing to a deep wine purple and then giving way to rich scarlet fall colour. The name smoke bush comes from the smokey haze of the flowers as they cover the plant in summer. Foliage is beautiful covered in dew (pictured). Prune to maintain desired size. Can be pruned into a standard (tree) shape.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Retains dark wine-purple leaves through the spring and summer. Stunning used as a foil against gray-leafed shrubs.

    By: Native Sons

    Dark purple to nearly black leaves make this the number one choice in Smoke Trees. Flowers are purplish-red.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Purple leaves turn reddish in fall, purple-pink wispy flowers, drought tolerant once established. Zones 5-9

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    The popular standard among dark-leaved smoke bushes. Foliage is a mouthwatering deep purple that's translucent in sunshine. AGM winner. 15' x 15', but easily maintained at a smaller size.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Deep wine red leaves are delightful when backlit by the setting sun. Pinkish-red puffy, clouds of bloom in mid summer. 8' x 8' deciduous shrub.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    This smoke bush is the standard cultivar available through the nursery industry. The oval, deep purple leaves cover the plant and can make an impressive background shrub for a shrub or perennial border. The fall color will be deep red, purple and pink. The flowers are large puffs of fertile florets during summer, making smoke above the foliage.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' plant

    How to Grow Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • bronze

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    Landscape groups by tags

    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2025 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved