Smoke Tree
Cotinus coggygria
💧 Watering
Every 1–2 weeks once established
☀️ Light
Full sun
💦 Humidity
Low to average
🌡️ Temperature
25–90°F (-4–32°C)
Soil
Average to poor, well-draining soil
✨ Fertilizing
Once in spring — avoid over-fertilizing
🪴 Repotting
N/A — grown in landscape
About Smoke Tree
Spectacular multi-season shrub or small tree with purple foliage and airy smoke-like flower plumes.
Care tips
- Purple-leaved varieties hold color best in full sun
- Prune hard in spring for larger leaves and less flowering
- Very drought tolerant once established