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    Cotinus coggygria 'Black Velvet'

    Also Known As

    • Black Velvet Smokebush

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 4b-9b

    Cotinus coggygria 'Black Velvet' plant details

    Cotinus coggygria 'Black Velvet' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with burgundy foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotinus coggygria 'Black Velvet'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: anacardiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotinus coggygria 'Black Velvet'

    USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The soft deep-deep-purple leaves on this glorious shrub/tree are reminiscent of black velvet, reaching 10-15' this cultivar seems to be more heat stable and its pink plumes of 'smoke' flowers are many and striking; a knock-out accent or hedge. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cotinus coggygria 'Black Velvet' plant

    How to Grow Cotinus coggygria 'Black Velvet'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Cotinus coggygria Golden Spirit™ PP13082

    Scientific Name: Cotinus coggygria 'Ancot'

    aka Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit', Smoke Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Cotinus coggygria Golden Spirit™ PP13082 foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Cotinus 'Grace'

    aka Cotinus coggygria 'Grace', Cotinus coggygria x obovatus 'Grace', Cotinus x 'Grace', Grace Smoke Bush

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 8'-15'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady'

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady' landscape by Cistus Nursery
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    Cotinus obovatus

    aka American Smoke Tree, Smoke Bush

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Cotinus obovatus foliage by Lael's Moon Garden
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    Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

    aka Royal Purple Smoke Bush, Royal Purple Smoke Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'

    Width: 15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' by Danger Garden
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