Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak' flower by Stan Shebs

    Photo by Stan Shebs

    This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

    Show all photos

    Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak'

    Also Known As

    • Smoke Tree
    • Venetian Sumac

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 12'-15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    More Options

    Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak' plant details

    Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak' 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 and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: anacardiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous purple
    Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: bronze and pink blooms in summer
    Uses: fall color, rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A striking selection of a beautiful shrub, this easy-care 10-15' stunner has rich purple leaves which seem to absorb light; it keeps it color throughout the season and looks especially fetching with the soft-pink summer plumes of 'smoke', the leaves turn a brilliant orange-red in fall; a perfect shrub for specimen or hedge. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

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

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Deep purple leaves; this may be the same as Royal Purple.

    By: Whitman Farms

    A rare and excellent selection. Purple, smoky foliage is maintained throughout the summer. Fall color is reddish purple.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak' plant

    How to Grow Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    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—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved