Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak'

Smoke Tree, Smoke Bush, Venetian Sumac, Wig Tree

Family: Anacardiaceae Cashew


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 8A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Purple, white
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Pollard, standard
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Purple
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded